Business Development Executive

We are hiring a target-driven Business Development Executive to drive B2B growth across Lagos. The role involves leading field sales, engaging C-suite executives, securing corporate partnerships, and managing key accounts in banking, insurance, FMCG, and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and close corporate clients via field visits, calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Research, build, and maintain active decision-maker databases across key sectors.
• Pitch, prepare business proposals, and build strategic corporate partnerships.
• Track pipeline metrics and log client interactions daily/weekly.

Requirements

• First Degree (min. 2:2) with 3+ years' sales/BD experience in banking or insurance.
• Proven track record of hitting sales targets and closing high-value deals.
• Excellent communication skills; confident pitching to senior corporate leadership.
• Deep knowledge of Lagos routes and comfortable with regular field travel.
• Proficient in LinkedIn prospecting, CRM tools, and web research.

Salary ₦280,000/month + Commissions & Travel Incentives

How to Apply Send your CV and a Cover Letter answering the 8 screening questions to: 📧 Email: card@hotnigerianjobs.com 📌 Subject Line: Business Development Executive - [Your Full Name]

Screening Questions (Include answers in Cover Letter):

• 3 Lagos organisations you personally visited for BD in the last 12 months?
• Most recent sales target & % achieved?
• Describe 1 banking/insurance deal you originated and closed.
• Parts of Lagos you can comfortably travel to weekly?
• Describe a contact database you built & verified.
• Example of a partnership you initiated and its outcome?
• A business opportunity generated via LinkedIn/referrals?
• Two referees with contact details from the past 12 months.