Business Development Executive
- Lagos, Lagos State
- ₦ 170,000-200,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Industry: Human Resources / Recruitment Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Minimum 5 years
Salary Range: 170,000-200,000 monthly (excluding commissions and incentives)
Start Date: ImmediateJob SummaryWe are seeking a performance-driven Business Development Executive to join our HR and recruitment consulting firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating revenue, securing service-level agreements (SLAs), acquiring high-quality job roles, and managing end-to-end client relationships. You will play a critical role in building strategic sales pipelines in high-demand industries and ensuring alignment with recruitment and finance teams to deliver exceptional client service.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and deliver a monthly revenue target of 6 millionSecure a minimum of 4 signed SLAs per monthAcquire quality job roles with average revenue of 600,000 per role (target: 20 roles/month)Build and manage sales pipelines in key sectors such as healthcare, finance, FMCG, and professional servicesMaintain and expand existing client accounts through renewals and upsellingDevelop and nurture trusted relationships with HR managers, decision-makers, and executivesConduct regular client check-ins and satisfaction reviewsEnsure SLAs are realistic, clearly defined, and aligned with recruiter capacityProvide clear briefs and timelines to the recruitment teamMonitor role fulfillment progress and intervene where delivery is at riskWork collaboratively with Recruitment and Finance teams to ensure SLA fulfillment and billing accuracyOversee the BD Support Officer to manage CRM, documentation, and follow-upsParticipate in weekly operations meetings to provide client-facing updatesMaintain up-to-date client and lead data within CRM systemsSubmit weekly reports on revenue, lead conversion, and engagement metricsGather client feedback and pipeline data to drive process improvementsCore Skills & CompetenciesStrong in business development planning, lead generation, and sales strategy executionDeep understanding of market trends, customer behavior, and business dynamicsSkilled in client engagement, proposal pitching, and contract negotiationExcellent verbal and written communication skills for executive-level interactionCapable of managing multiple accounts and priorities with precisionAnalytical skills for market research, KPI tracking, and ROI reportingExperience working with or leading cross-functional teamsProficient in CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho) and Microsoft Office SuiteStrong relationship-building and client retention skillsKnowledge of sales funnels, business management principles, and recruitment modelsAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyQualifications & RequirementsHND/B.Sc. in Business-related disciplines (Marketing, Business Administration, etc.)Minimum of 5 years' experience in business development or sales preferably in HR/recruitment consultingProven success in B2B sales, account growth, and revenue deliveryFamiliarity with recruitment service models, SLAs, and client onboardingExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong CRM and Excel/Google Sheets proficiencySelf-motivated, result-oriented, and highly organizedBenefitsCompetitive base salary: 170,000-200,000/monthAttractive performance-based commission structureOpportunity for career growth within a dynamic HR consulting firmExposure to high-profile clients and strategic industriesRegular training, mentorship, and professional developmentSupportive and collaborative team environmentHow to ApplyQualified and interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:Email Subject Line: Business Development Executive HR & Recruitment (Ikeja)