Business Development Executive

Wells Accounting and Tax Services - Our client, Hanker & Reech, is committed to timeless craftsmanship and modern living, offering exceptional leather goods that combine quality, style, and functionality.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales & Business Development Executive

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• They are seeking a dynamic, confident, and results-driven Sales & Business Development Executive to join our team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth across our target markets.
• This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional with a passion for sales, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to engage premium clients and corporate organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities to drive sales and expand the company's customer base.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Present and promote Hanker & Reech's products to potential customers, corporate organisations, and other target markets.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations and product pitches.
• Negotiate commercial terms and successfully close sales deals.
• Develop and manage relationships with key accounts across corporate, hospitality, retail, and other relevant sectors.
• Proactively generate leads and follow up on prospects to convert them into paying customers.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide regular updates on leads, client engagements, and sales activities.
• Monitor sales performance against agreed targets and submit timely reports on sales activities, opportunities, and results.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and new opportunities to improve sales performance and business growth.
• Represent Hanker & Reech professionally, ensuring that the brand's quality, craftsmanship, and premium positioning are consistently communicated.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A minimum of 3–5 years of demonstrable experience* in sales, business development, or a related commercial role.
• Proven ability to identify sales opportunities, generate leads, develop client relationships, and close deals.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and commercial skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain productive relationships with clients and business partners.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple prospects and sales activities effectively.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• A high level of integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
• Resilience, persistence, and the ability to handle rejection positively.
• A confident, articulate, and presentable personality.
• A commercially intelligent, target-driven, and results-oriented mindset.

Compensation and Benefits

• The successful candidate will enjoy the following compensation package:
• Base Salary: N250,000 – N300,000 per month.
• Sales Commission: 3% commission on collected sales generated.
• Performance Accelerator: An increased commission rate of 4%–5% on qualifying sales above the agreed monthly sales target thresholds, subject to the applicable performance criteria.