Business Development Executive (BDE) – 2-Year Trainee Program

About the role

PgHealthcare is recruiting a Business Development Executive (BDE) for its Business Development Program (BDP) in Lagos Island, Lagos State and Abuja. The position is full time, starting in January 2027, and leads into a 2-year Business Development Trainee (BDT) pathway covering sales, business, leadership and organizational skills.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and sales ambassadors in retail stores such as pharmacies and grocery stores.
• Conduct effective sales and marketing calls and visits to potential clients.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and objectives.
• Provide regular sales activity reports and market feedback.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and competitors' activities.
• Attend sales meetings regularly.
• Drive territory growth and business expansion.

Required profile

• Pharmaceutical, medical or FMCG sales experience of 6-12 months in the chosen territory.
• Sound knowledge of the designated clients and territory.
• Proof of an existing customer business relationship.
• Full commitment to the two-year Business Development Trainee Program.
• Successful candidates undergo background checks, reference checks and other pre-employment documentation.

What we offer

• Comprehensive training through the BDT pathway: 9 months of sales training, 3 months of negotiation orientation, 6 months of leadership and organizational management, and 6 months of business development strategy.
• Basic and commission-based compensation.
• Guidance and support from experienced team members.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including specialist paths such as Key Account Management, Field Sales Management and New Business Team Lead.