Business Development Executive
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Kwara
- City Ilorin
- Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
Job Summary
- The Business Development Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, acquiring clients, and building long-term relationships.
- The role involves developing and executing strategies that increase market presence, generate leads, and convert prospects into loyal customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, prospect, and generate new business opportunities through networking, outreach, and market research.
- Develop and implement strategies to grow the company’s customer base and market share.
- Present and promote the company’s products or services to prospective clients, tailoring solutions to meet their needs.
- Negotiate terms and close deals to achieve or exceed sales targets.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Manage and grow existing accounts by identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline, track leads, and provide regular performance forecasts and reports.
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to inform business strategies.
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, operations, and product) to ensure alignment and effective delivery of solutions.
- Represent the company at industry events, meetings, and networking opportunities to enhance brand visibility.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in sales, business development, or a similar client-facing role.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build relationships, influence decision-makers, and close deals.
- Results-driven mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
- Proficiency in CRM tools and standard business software.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Lead generation and prospecting.
- Negotiation and closing.
- Relationship management.
- Strategic thinking and market awareness.
- Time management and self-motivation.
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Method of Application
Job Summary
- We are seeking a results-driven Sales Executive to actively seek out and engage customer prospects.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating leads, closing sales, and maintaining strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities
- Present, promote, and sell products/services to prospective customers
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Achieve agreed sales targets and outcomes within schedule
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs and trends
- Prepare and deliver sales reports
- Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints professionally
- Collaborate with team members to improve sales strategies.
Requirements
- Minimum of an OND / HND / BSc Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field (optional depending on your needs)
- Proven experience as a Sales Executive or relevant role
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Target-driven with a track record of achieving sales goals
- Good organizational and time management skills.
