About this role
Business Development Graduate Trainee
Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND
Experience
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Graduate Jobs , Sales and Business Development
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly self‑motivated Business Development Graduate Trainee with a strong capacity to identify, engage, and close B2B business opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Generate leads through industry search, networking, referrals, cold calling, emails, client visits and other sales channels.
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities within thecorporate and enterprise market.
- Convert qualified opportunities into signed contracts, purchase orders, framework agreements, and strategic partnerships
- Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close deals.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and achieve monthly targets.
- Represent the company at industry events, meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and networking engagements.
- Deliver compelling sales presentations, pitches, and proposals to potential clients or partners.
- Maintain accurate opportunity records and forecasts.
- Submit weekly sales activity and pipeline reports.
Requirements
- A minimum of HND/BSc in any relevant discipline.
- Ability to generate leads and close B2B deals.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop new business and achieve sales targets.
- Self-motivated, confident and able to work independently.
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Sound decision and problem-solving skills
Key Competencies:
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Business Development
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B2B Sales
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Client Acquisition
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Lead Generation
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Negotiation & Closing
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Relationship Management
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Communication & Presentation Skills
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Strategic Thinking
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Time Management
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Ability to engage senior executives and decision-makers.
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