David Ekpenyong Effiom
Business Development Manager
Turning opportunities into growth through strategic partnerships and innovative business strategies
Turning opportunities into growth through strategic partnerships and innovative business strategies
I'm a results-driven Business Development Manager with over 4 years of experience helping organizations grow through strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and innovative business strategies.
I've worked across government, media, and entrepreneurship—from shaping agricultural trade policies to scaling a catering business I founded, to negotiating high-impact media deals.
My focus is on turning opportunities into growth, building lasting relationships, and driving measurable results.
Facilitated trade agreements & policies that boosted agricultural exports.
Founded and grew a catering company—scaled operations, built client base, and drove profitability.
Negotiated deals and contracts, driving revenue and streamlining operations.
Business Development Manager, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
The Ministry aimed to attract investment and strengthen agricultural development in Jos, Plateau State, leveraging the region's rich resources such as strawberries, citrus fruits, maize, and cabbage.
As Business Development Manager, I collaborated with colleagues, policymakers, and community leaders to design and implement solutions.
Partnered with community leaders to identify farmers ready to commercialize their produce.
Coordinated the distribution of fertilizers, improved seeds, tools, and infrastructure to maximize yields.
Worked with policymakers to align government resources with farmer needs and attract investment into the sector.
Farmers reported higher yields and improved product quality due to access to modern inputs.
Streamlined logistics reduced losses from transport delays and poor road conditions.
Set up a financing and payment chain that ensured seamless commerce.
Boosted local employment opportunities and strengthened farmer profitability.
Founder & Business Development Manager
In Lagos, Nigeria, I set out to establish D&E Tasty Cookery, a fast food and catering service company specializing in event catering, fast food delivery, and beverage sales.
As both founder and business development manager, I implemented several strategies to position the business for success.
Streamlined the menu by focusing on signature dishes we could produce efficiently and at high quality.
Negotiated a monthly partnership with a logistics provider that had a diverse fleet.
Leveraged Google Ads certification to create targeted campaigns and partnered with content creators.
Reduced overhead costs by optimizing the menu and logistics partnerships, leading to improved margins.
Increased repeat orders and loyalty through customer-centric menu customization and improved service delivery.
Expanded market reach through effective digital campaigns and influencer partnerships.
Established a scalable business model with diversified revenue from fast food and catering services.
Business Development Manager
At Bambii Media, the company sought to expand its client base and strengthen its position in a highly competitive media landscape.
To drive growth and position Bambii Media competitively, I led several initiatives:
Conducted in-depth research using online directories and social media to identify potential clients.
Represented the company at seminars, concerts, and media industry events.
Designed and implemented strategies by defining sales goals, target markets, and KPIs.
Created compelling sales pitches and leveraged CRM software to track sales activities.
Increased the number of qualified leads through targeted research and industry networking.
Identified gaps in competitors' strategies and positioned Bambii Media to capture overlooked market segments.
Enhanced sales tracking and forecasting accuracy through CRM-driven insights.
Built repeatable sales and business development processes that supported sustained growth.
University of Calabar
Business Analysis & Process Management
Cybersecurity Basics (ISC2, Linux, Networks)
Google Ads Certified
To build and scale businesses by leveraging relationships, data-driven strategies, and innovative solutions.
Through research, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement
By creating scalable strategies, partnerships, and efficient systems
Focusing on measurable outcomes, sustainability, and long-term impact
"Let's build the next big success story together."