Lead Generator (Intern) at Ventures Platform

Ventures Platform – We are a leading source of capital, capacity building, support and advocacy for under-served entrepreneurs, communities and institutions, enabling them enhance the creation of wealth and development in Africa. We are an impact-driven tribe, thinking people first at all times.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Generator (Intern)

Location: Abuja

Job Description

We are looking for a smart individual with persuasive abilities and creative methods of finding, qualifying, and setting up the blocks for engagement with Potential partners. one who has a passion for research and good relationship management
Carefully choose, map out and conduct a filtering exercise for potential Partners and approach them
Research extensively within each community to better identify target audiences, partners, and community needs.
Utilize research findings to generate leads and maintain consistent reach, awareness, and opportunities for growth in each community.
Develop innovative ways to reach a target demographic, Partners, and donors with the use of technological advances, outreach organizations and success stories, etc.
Create interactive and high-quality content such as Webinars, Infographics, and Newsletters.
Work with the partnership manager to create growth opportunities by developing partner relations and identifying referral sources.
Support the partnership team in organizing meetings, workshops, seminars, and briefing sessions
Help identify opportunities for new content and PR based projects that drive organizational objectives.
Perform research on national and local trends, share findings with the Partnership team, and take the lead on creating projects that bring in new revenue.
Plan and administer community outreach and initiate new collaborations within each – community.
Represent the organization at events and work with the relevant authorities/ leaders to better learn/understand what the basic and pressing needs of the beneficiaries are for efficient outreaches.

Skills & Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience in research and grant writing;
Nonprofit experience a plus.
Bachelor’s Degree required in Business Development, Communications, Marketing or any other related fields
Excellent oral and presentation skills
Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven
Good Interpersonal relationships
Able to effectively communicate
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Understand the current trend with global, local, national best practices for not for profit organization with the specific geographic area(s)
Good knowledge of innovative technology
Ability to align with government priorities, organizational goals and achieve partners success