About this role
Section: About the Role Our client, a Lagos-based manufacturing company producing custom doors, kitchens, wardrobes, media walls, and furniture, is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to lead new business development and build its commercial function.
Section: Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across architects, developers, contractors, corporate and residential clients.
- Take full charge of the sales function from prospecting to closing with minimal oversight.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referral partners, and industry stakeholders.
- Represent the company at site visits, client meetings, and industry events.
- Track pipeline and sales activity and report progress against targets.
- Lay the foundation for a future sales team, including processes and structure.
Section: Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 5–10 years’ experience in sales, business development, or a related field.
- Proven track record of winning and closing business.
- Self-starter who can operate independently and take ownership of results.
- Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Comfortable with a field-based, target-driven role.
- Experience in furniture, interiors, construction, or building materials is an added advantage.
Section: What’s on Offer
- Competitive fixed salary plus commission on sales.
- Ownership of the sales function with room to shape and grow it.
- Opportunity to build and eventually lead a sales team.