Business Development Executive

Prestigious Consulting

Prestigious Consulting is a professional HR consultancy firm. We focus on improving organizational performance through strategic people & process management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

• Job Title: Business Development Executive
• Location: Lagos
• Employment Type: Full-time (Remote)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive to identify new business opportunities, acquire clients, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth.
• The successful candidate will promote the company’s consulting, business advisory, investment advisory, project development, and related professional services to businesses, investors, institutions, and other prospective clients.
• We are looking for someone who understands B2B sales, can engage senior decision-makers, develop a strong business pipeline, and convert qualified opportunities into client engagements and revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities and prospective clients.
• Conduct targeted outreach through calls, email, LinkedIn, referrals, and networking events.
• Build relationships with business owners, executives, investors, institutions, and strategic partners.
• Identify client needs and match them with the company’s services.
• Coordinate proposals, pitch decks, presentations, bids, and commercial negotiations.
• Manage the sales pipeline, client follow-ups, and partnership opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients, sectors, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop client solutions and progress business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and submit weekly pipeline updates and monthly performance reports.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Maintain at least 15 qualified opportunities in the active pipeline.
• Generate 8–12 qualified leads monthly.
• Complete at least 20 targeted business outreach activities monthly.
• Progress qualified opportunities into proposals, negotiations, and signed engagements.
• Meet agreed client acquisition and revenue targets.
• Submit 100% of assigned proposals within agreed deadlines.
• Respond to client enquiries within 24 hours.
• Identify at least one new market or strategic business opportunity monthly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• 4–7years’ experience in business development, B2B sales, consulting, or client relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, build client relationships, and convert prospects into business opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of sales pipelines and revenue generation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and proposal-writing skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, and business research tools.
• Experience in consulting, investment advisory, manufacturing, project development, or other professional services is an advantage.

Salary

• N400,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

• 3rd November, 2026.