Business Development Executive

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: ₦200,000 Monthly

Job Summary

Our client is a leading provider of security, risk management, cybersecurity, corporate training, and consulting solutions, serving corporate organizations, government agencies, financial institutions, and other high-profile clients across Nigeria.

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for driving business growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strategic relationships, and promoting the organization’s portfolio of professional services.

Key Responsibilities

* Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities for the company’s security, risk management, cybersecurity, consulting, and corporate training services.

* Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve revenue targets.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate organizations, government agencies, financial institutions, and strategic partners.

* Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, market research, cold outreach, and business engagements.

* Conduct client meetings, presentations, and solution demonstrations to understand client needs and recommend appropriate services.

* Prepare professional proposals, quotations, and tender documents in line with client requirements.

* Negotiate commercial terms and successfully close business deals.

* Ensure seamless onboarding and delivery of services.

* Maintain accurate records of business opportunities, sales activities, and client interactions.

* Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities within the security, cybersecurity, and corporate services industry.

* Represent the organization at business meetings, networking events, conferences, and industry engagements.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, International Relations, Security Studies, or a related discipline.

* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Development, Corporate Sales, Enterprise Sales, or B2B Sales.

* Proven track record of generating leads, winning new business, and meeting or exceeding sales targets.

* Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

* Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify client needs and recommend value-driven solutions.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM tools.

* Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and deliver results within deadlines.

* ⁠Must have a valid international passport.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience selling any of the following services will have an added advantage:

* Security Services

* Cybersecurity Solutions

* Corporate Training

* Risk Management Consulting

* Business Consulting

* Enterprise Technology Solutions

* Facilities Management Services

An existing professional network within corporate companies will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

* Monthly and quarterly revenue generated

* Number of qualified leads generated

* New clients acquired

* Proposal-to-contract conversion rate

* Value of contracts secured

* Client retention and satisfaction

* Sales pipeline growth

* Achievement of assigned sales targets

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