Business Development Executive

About the role

Av Securitas Limited is hiring a Business Development Executive in Lagos (Marina) to identify and pursue new corporate clients for its security services. The role combines client acquisition, proposal support, reporting and relationship management, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, research and pursue new business opportunities, build a pipeline of prospective corporate clients and promote security services to organisations with potential security needs.
• Follow up leads, enquiries, proposals and commercial opportunities, support negotiations and help secure new contracts and recurring business.
• Support the sales and marketing strategy, identify target markets and assist in developing marketing materials, service presentations, company profiles and sales pitches.
• Help prepare business proposals, quotations and presentations, coordinate their submission and follow-up, and keep accurate records of client interactions and proposal status.
• Maintain an organised sales pipeline, prepare weekly and monthly business development reports, track progress against sales targets and assist management with planning and performance reviews.
• Build relationships with corporate decision-makers, support strategic partnerships, tenders and corporate contracts, and coordinate meetings and follow-ups.

Required profile

• HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales Management, Business Management or another relevant business discipline preferred.
• Previous experience in business development, sales, marketing or client relationship management required.
• Ability to generate leads, engage prospective clients and pursue sales opportunities.
• Willingness to undertake field visits, attend client meetings and travel within assigned locations when required.
• Experience in security services, facility management, logistics, outsourcing or other B2B service industries is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email.
• Proposal writing, presentation, negotiation and relationship management.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organisational skills.

What we offer

• Remuneration of NGN 150,000 per month.
• Hybrid work combining office-based duties, field visits, client meetings and remote work where appropriate.