Business Development Officer

About the role

The Business Development Officer will drive growth by identifying and securing new corporate clients for facility management services. Based in Lagos, the role combines sales activities with executive support to the CEO, focusing on real‑estate and commercial sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue leads among corporate clients, estates, schools, and commercial properties.
• Prepare proposals, manage tenders, and negotiate contracts to close deals.
• Build and maintain relationships with facility managers and procurement teams.
• Conduct client needs assessments and recommend tailored FM solutions.
• Maintain the CRM pipeline and achieve monthly revenue targets.
• Monitor competitors and market trends to inform strategy.
• Provide executive assistance to the CEO as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Estate Management, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in facility management, cleaning or real estate.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and closing contracts.
• Strong negotiation, proposal writing and presentation abilities.
• Knowledge of the facility management market is an advantage.

Required skills