Business Development Executive - Construction & Renovation

About the role

A leading engineering, construction and renovation company is hiring a Business Development Executive for its business development team in Ikeja, Lagos. The role focuses on finding and pursuing new market opportunities, building client partnerships and expanding the customer portfolio within the construction and renovation industry.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new clients, projects, markets and business opportunities in construction and renovation.
• Research potential clients such as developers, property owners, consultants, architects and contractors.
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, site visits, industry events, research and direct outreach.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations and site visits to understand project needs.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotations and commercial presentations.
• Negotiate with prospects and follow up to convert opportunities into business.
• Maintain an active pipeline, give regular sales forecasts and reports, and monitor market trends and competitors.
• Work with project and technical teams to turn opportunities into solutions, and grow existing accounts for repeat business.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in construction, engineering, business development, sales or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, B2B sales, client acquisition or relationship management.
• Good understanding of the construction and renovation industry.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and persuasion skills; target-driven and proactive.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Use of relevant CRM and business development tools.

What we offer

• Gross remuneration of N350,000 and performance-based incentives.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, high-performance work environment.