Business Developement

VACANCY: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Location: Ikoyi Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven, proactive, and commercially minded Business Development Executive to identify new business opportunities, develop strategic relationships, generate revenue, and contribute to the overall growth and expansion of the Company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new client relationships, identifying market opportunities, promoting the Company’s products and services, and converting business opportunities into sustainable revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and potential revenue streams.
• Research and identify prospective clients, partners, and strategic business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Generate leads through networking, market research, referrals, industry events, and other business development channels.
• Prepare and deliver business proposals, presentations, quotations, and pitches.
• Follow up on leads, proposals, negotiations, and prospective business opportunities to ensure conversion.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve agreed revenue and growth targets.
• Work closely with the Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Management teams to ensure successful delivery of business opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, customer needs, and emerging opportunities.
• Explore and develop strategic partnerships that can contribute to the Company’s growth.
• Maintain accurate records of prospects, clients, opportunities, proposals, and business development activities.
• Prepare regular reports on business development activities, pipeline, conversions, and revenue performance.
• Represent the Company professionally at meetings, networking events, exhibitions, conferences, and other business engagements.
• Support Management in developing new markets, services, and commercial initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Relationship Management, or a similar role.
• Proven experience in lead generation, client acquisition, sales conversion, and business growth.
• Strong understanding of business development and sales processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-management abilities.
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert prospects into clients.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of market trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant CRM/business development tools.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet targets, and deliver results in a competitive environment.

Work Location: In person