Business Development Executive

We are seeking a commercially minded and results-driven Business Development Executive to support the company’s growth strategy, strengthen client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and drive revenue generation.

This position is suited to a candidate with a background in business development, sales, or marketing who can combine practical client acquisition skills with structured business development, professional communication, and administrative support.

Job Summary

The Business Development Executive will work closely with management to identify and pursue business opportunities, develop prospective client relationships, prepare business proposals, coordinate client engagements, and support the company’s overall sales and marketing activities.

The role combines field-based business development with office responsibilities, including prospect research, proposal development, sales reporting, client follow-ups, and the coordination of business development activities.

The successful candidate must be comfortable meeting prospective clients, representing the company professionally, working towards defined sales targets, and supporting the execution of business development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Client Acquisition

• Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities across relevant sectors.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate clients.
• Conduct client visits, sales meetings, presentations, and business development engagements.
• Promote the company’s security services to organisations with potential security needs.
• Follow up on leads, enquiries, proposals, and commercial opportunities to improve conversion rates.
• Support negotiations and work towards securing new contracts and recurring business.
• Maintain professional relationships with prospective and existing clients.

Sales and Marketing

• Support the implementation of the company’s sales and marketing strategies.
• Identify potential markets, industry opportunities, and prospective client segments.
• Assist in developing marketing materials, service presentations, company profiles, and sales pitches.
• Support the company’s digital marketing and promotional activities where required.
• Monitor market developments and provide feedback on competitors, customer needs, and emerging opportunities.

Proposal Development and Client Engagement

• Assist in preparing business proposals, quotations, presentations, and other client-facing documents.
• Coordinate the submission and follow-up of proposals to prospective clients.
• Work with the operations team to obtain relevant information for proposals and client presentations.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, business opportunities, and proposal status.

Business Development Administration and Reporting

• Maintain an organised sales pipeline and update prospect and client records.
• Prepare weekly and monthly business development reports.
• Track progress against assigned sales targets and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Assist management with business development planning, research, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and follow-up activities.

Relationship Management and Strategic Growth

• Build and maintain relationships with corporate decision-makers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and secure additional business.
• Support management in pursuing strategic partnerships, tenders, and corporate contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that client requirements are properly communicated and followed up.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales Management, Business Management, or another relevant business-related discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience in business development, sales, marketing, or client relationship management is required.
• Demonstrable ability to generate leads, engage prospective clients, and pursue sales opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good proposal-writing, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and other relevant business tools.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple prospects and assignments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with management and other departments.
• A proactive, commercially aware, and results-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to undertake field visits, attend client meetings, and travel within assigned locations when required.
• Experience in security services, facility management, logistics, outsourcing, or other business-to-business service industries will be an added advantage.

Compensation and Work Arrangement

• Monthly Salary: ₦150,000, depending on experience and demonstrated competence.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid, combining office-based responsibilities, field visits, client meetings, and remote work where appropriate.
• Performance Expectations: The role will have defined business development objectives and measurable performance expectations.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is commercially driven, organised, confident in engaging corporate clients, and capable of balancing field sales with professional office-based responsibilities.
• We are looking for someone who can take initiative, learn quickly, work closely with management, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s revenue growth.
• Candidates should be comfortable with both the relationship-building side of business development and the administrative discipline required to manage prospects, prepare proposals, follow up on opportunities, and convert leads into business.