Sales Business Development Executive

About the role

A full-time, on-site Sales Business Development Executive position in Lagos, advertised by Wells Accounting & Tax Services. The employer is a client of the firm, a maker of premium leather goods, and is looking for a commercially minded person to identify new business, build client relationships and drive revenue growth.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop and pursue new business opportunities to grow the customer base.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Present and promote the products to potential customers, corporate organisations and other target markets.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations and product pitches.
• Negotiate commercial terms and close sales deals.
• Manage relationships with key accounts across corporate, hospitality, retail and other sectors.
• Generate leads, follow up prospects and convert them into paying customers.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and report regularly on leads, engagements and sales activities.
• Monitor sales performance against targets and report on opportunities and results.
• Identify market trends and customer needs to improve sales performance.

Required profile

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, business development or a related commercial role.
• Proven ability to find sales opportunities, generate leads, build client relationships and close deals.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion and commercial skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills, able to work independently and take initiative.
• Integrity, resilience and a positive attitude to rejection.

What we offer

• Base salary of N250,000 - N300,000 per month.
• Sales commission of 3% on collected sales.