Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

Business Growth & Strategy

• Develop and execute growth strategies to acquire new clients and expand market reach.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities, trends, and competitor activities.
• Prepare and present business proposals, pitch decks, and feasibility reports.
• Drive expansion plans for all branches across states.

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Generate and nurture leads through networking, referrals, cold outreach, and partnerships.
• Manage and grow key customer accounts.
• Ensure excellent customer experience to drive customer retention.

Revenue & Performance Management

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
• Track performance metrics and prepare weekly/monthly sales reports.
• Collaborate with marketing to design campaigns that support business growth.

Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with branch managers, sales teams, and senior management to execute business goals.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance monitoring of business development officers.

Requirements:

• Minimum of HND/B.Sc in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Estate Management, or related fields.
• 3–5 years proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Real Estate (mandatory for senior role).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet revenue targets.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Must be self-driven and strategic with excellent leadership ability.
• Willingness to travel across branches when necessary.
• Strong business development and revenue-driving skills
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian real estate market
• Ability to identify new business opportunities
• Lead generation and conversion skills
• Proposal writing and presentation skills
• Market research and data analysis
• Customer relationship management (CRM) expertise
• Strategic planning and execution
• Ability to develop financial projections and business cases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to prepare sales reports, market analysis & performance dashboards
• Familiarity with CRM and lead management software
• Basic knowledge of property documentation and real estate legal processes
• Digital marketing awareness (added advantage)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Time management and the ability to meet deadlines
• Close attention to detail
• Creativity in developing growth strategies
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management
• Resilience and persistence in pursuing leads and closing deals