Business Development Executive (Sales & Marketing)

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Executive (Sales & Marketing)

Location: Isiohor Village, Benin City - Edo

Department: Sales & Marketing

Reports to: Hotel Management

Role Purpose

• Convert the hotel's strengths (secure perimeter, mature Uwa Garden grounds, large event capacity) into steady corporate, institutional, event and direct-booking revenue, in line with the "Secure Garden Resort" positioning. Each Executive owns one portfolio: A Corporate & Institutional Accounts, or B Weddings, Events & Direct Sales.

Common Responsibilities

• Sell on accurate, verifiable claims only; keep room count, star rating and amenity details consistent with the single verified dataset.
• Promote rooms, facilities, events and services to drive occupancy, revenue and visibility.
• Maintain a live pipeline and submit a weekly pipeline report.
• Follow up leads, convert enquiries to confirmed bookings, and conduct client meetings, site inspections and tours.
• Quote only within approved rates; no unauthorised discounting.
• Relay guest and client feedback to Management.
• Portfolio A: Corporate & Institutional Accounts
• Map and manage corporate, government and institutional accounts; formalise group travel and meetings as an internal demand channel.
• Lead outreach to UNIBEN and UBTH.
• Prepare RFP responses and corporate rate cards using the security-led narrative.
• Portfolio B: Weddings, Events & Direct Sales
• Sell the Bronze/Silver/Gold wedding packages and Hall/Uwa Garden bookings, from enquiry to event hand-over.
• Grow direct bookings via website, social, phone and the UNIBEN/UBTH proximity landing page, working with Marketing.

Key Performance Indicators

• Monthly revenue against target from rooms, events, corporate accounts and other services.
• RFPs submitted and converted; new institutional accounts activated (A).
• Wedding and MICE pipeline value, closed bookings and direct-booking share (B).

Qualifications & Competencies

• B.Sc/HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality or related; 2–4 years' B2B or hospitality sales experience (events an advantage).
• Knowledge of the Benin City market; strong proposal writing, negotiation and presentation skills; proficient in Excel and CRM tools; integrity, initiative, guest-first attitude.

Remuneration

Competitive, with sales commission.

Application Closing Date

16th November, 2026.