Marketing Executive / Business Development Agent

Marketing Executive / Business Development Agent

Location: Lekki, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Strategy and Growth Manager

About the Company

Ìrrùn is an urban wellness hospitality company providing thoughtfully designed accommodation and wellness-focused experiences in Lagos. The company combines comfortable living, warm hospitality, reliable service, beautiful spaces, privacy and wellbeing to create a calm and memorable experience for guests. All employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, honesty, attention to detail, teamwork, respect for guests and proper care of company property.

Role Summary

The Marketing Executive / Business Development Agent will be responsible for generating new business, developing strategic partnerships and attracting corporate, group, event and long-stay bookings. The successful candidate will actively identify potential clients, build business relationships and follow up with prospects to secure bookings and create repeat business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify companies and individuals who require accommodation.
• Prospect for new clients through telephone calls, email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and physical visits.
• Build and maintain relationships with companies, travel agents, relocation firms, wedding planners and event planners.
• Arrange meetings, presentations and property inspections with prospective clients.
• Prepare approved proposals and quotations for prospective clients.
• Follow up consistently with prospects until bookings are secured.
• Attend exhibitions, business events and networking activities on behalf of the company.
• Promote corporate rates, long-stay options and group-booking packages.
• Maintain accurate records of prospects, leads and follow-up activities.
• Work closely with the Booking Officer to complete reservations.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and encourage repeat business.
• Provide management with feedback on competitors, market trends and customer needs.
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships and business relationships.

Requirements

• OND, HND or Bachelor's degree.

• Previous experience in sales, business development or marketing.

• Strong communication, networking and negotiation skills.

• Confident, outgoing and persuasive personality.

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

• Strong follow-up and business development skills.

• Willingness to conduct field visits and attend business events.

• Ability to communicate professionally through telephone, email, WhatsApp and LinkedIn.

• Existing corporate or travel-industry relationships will be an advantage.

• Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate should be proactive, target-oriented and comfortable approaching potential clients and organisations.

• The candidate should be able to identify business opportunities, initiate conversations, build relationships, negotiate professionally and consistently follow up until opportunities are converted into bookings.

Benefits

• Monthly Base Salary: ₦200,000
• Additional Earnings: Up to ₦300,000

Application Closing Date

9th October, 2026.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.