Sales Executive

About Plumptre Advisory

People and community are at the core of who we are. At Plumptre Advisory, we are passionate about building lasting relationships while delivering excellent service. Our work spans management, strategy, operational excellence, organisational development, training, recruitment, and policy advisory. We also support families through our International School placement service.

As we grow, we are seeking dedicated professionals who share our ethos and values. We are currently recruiting for the role of Sales Executive to join our team.

Position Summary

The Sales Executive at Plumptre Advisory will drive business growth across our core service verticals, including management consulting, operational strategy, recruitment, training, policy advisory and international school placement services. Rooted in our commitment to people and community, this role focuses on building lasting, value-driven relationships with corporate clients, institutions and families. The ideal candidate will identify new market opportunities, nurture client pipelines and position Plumptre Advisory as a trusted partner in delivering organisational and personal growth.

Location:

Hybrid with office location at Lekki Phase I, Lagos

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Development & Relationship Management

• Identify and pursue new prospective clients across corporate advisory, organisational development and international school placement services.
• Build, maintain and nurture long-term relationships with key decision-makers, families and corporate executives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, delivering high-touch, personalised service aligned with our community-centric values.

2. Sales Strategy & Execution

• Manage the full sales lifecycle from lead generation, cold outreach and pitch presentation to contract negotiation and closing.
• Develop customised pitch proposals and presentations tailored to specific client needs across management, policy, and educational advisory.
• Meet and exceed quarterly revenue targets and key sales performance metrics.

3. Market Intelligence & Collaboration

• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, client pain points and emerging opportunities within advisory and placement sectors.
• Collaborate closely with internal consulting, recruitment, and placement teams to ensure seamless service handoff and high client satisfaction.
• Maintain precise records of lead pipelines, sales activities and client feedback within the CRM system.

4. Professionalism & Brand Representation

• Positively represent the organisation’s brand, values and services at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and strong interpersonal skills in every client and community interaction.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student, client and organisational information.
• Stay continuously updated on admission trends, destination countries and education policies relevant to the role.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Social Sciences or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven sales or business development experience, preferably within professional services, consulting or education.
• Demonstrated success in consultative selling and managing client relationships with high integrity and empathy.
• Exceptional oral, written and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex service offerings clearly.
• Strong negotiation skills, proposal-writing ability and a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Highly motivated and target driven with a passion for sales.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), and virtual presentation tools.
• Strong organisational, multitasking and time management abilities.
• High level of discretion, professionalism and emotional intelligence.

Salary & Benefits: Competitive monthly gross salary. Compensation will be based on a monthly base pay and a competitive commission structure with incentives based on conversions to sale. Benefits include paid leave, health insurance, work tools, communication allowance, birthday allowance and opportunities to collaborate on products/projects outside of the immediate business unit.

Start Date: As soon as possible (please note that we are mindful of the need for appropriate notice if the successful candidate is currently employed).

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the minimum criteria are encouraged to apply using this link - https://forms.gle/UwrnCtwEWMTbTF7a7

Pay: ₦300,000.00 - ₦500,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lekki: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Briefly describe your most successful sales or marketing campaign/experience to date. What made it successful?
• How have you used digital marketing to drive a successful sales or marketing campaign in the last 2 to 3 years? If so, briefly describe your process.
• Do you have a working laptop and smartphone that you plan to use for the duration of this project and is suited to carrying out the activities listed in the vacancy notice?
• How do you structure your daily or weekly sales activities (outreach, follow-ups, pitch meetings) to ensure you consistently meet or exceed quarterly targets?

Education:

• Undergraduate (Required)

Experience:

• Sales Executive: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person