Sales/Business Development Executive

Job summary

We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Sales/Business Development Executive to drive sales and business growth for our furniture company. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, attracting customers, building strong client relationships, and developing strategies to increase revenue

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities and generate leads through networking, referrals, social media, cold calling, and other channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual customers, corporate clients, interior designers, real estate companies, hotels, and other potential business partners.
• Follow up on leads, enquiries, quotations, and prospective customers to convert opportunities into sales and meet agreed targets.
• Develop and secure bulk, corporate, customized, and partnership opportunities that can increase the company’s revenue.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, competitors, pricing trends, and new opportunities for business growth.
• Provide regular sales reports and market feedback to management while working closely with Production and Operations to ensure smooth delivery of customer orders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree/HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in sales, business development, or a related role.
• Experience in furniture, interior design, real estate, construction, retail, or a related industry is an advantage.
• Proven ability to generate leads and convert prospects into customers.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of sales and customer relationship management.\
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/sales tools.
• Must be target-driven, organized, and results-oriented.