14 Relationship Building jobs in Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and manage a team of Sales Executives to achieve individual and collective revenue goals.

Develop and execute business development strategies focused on insurance, loans, and financial products.

Build strategic partnerships with financial institutions, brokers, and other ecosystem players.

Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities to refine go-to-market approaches.

Drive team adoption of digital sales tools (CRM, analytics platforms, social selling tools) to track performance and optimize workflows.

Oversee the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, ensuring best practices are applied consistently.

Collaborate with marketing, product, and customer success teams to align growth initiatives.

Report regularly to senior management on performance, forecasts, and market opportunities.

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in all sales and partnership activities.

Core Skills & Qualifications

Proven track record in business development, sales leadership, or account management within fintech, banking, or financial services.

Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating sales teams.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.

Familiarity with digital tools for sales management (CRM platforms, pipeline analytics, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).

Knowledge of insurance, lending, and broader financial products.

Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.

Nice to Have

Existing relationships within the financial services or fintech ecosystem.

Experience with partnership management or channel sales.

Understanding of digital marketing and customer acquisition strategies.

Exposure to scaling revenue in high-growth fintech environments.

What We Offer

Freedom to work from any City in Nigeria

A leadership role in shaping the growth of a fast-scaling fintech platform.

Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.

A collaborative culture focused on innovation in financial services.

Leave & Time Off — Colleagues are entitled to up to 20 days of leave excluding public holidays , 11 sick leave days , and 4 days quarterly for skill development as per company policy.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

JOB SUMMARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Expansion & Sales Growth: Develop and execute strategies to drive business expansion, increase brand visibility, and generate sales in Abuja.

Retail & Wholesale Partnerships: Identify and establish partnerships with retail outlets, distributors, and corporate clients to maximize sales opportunities.

Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring a seamless customer experience that enhances brand loyalty.

Strategic Business Development: Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities and customer needs, leveraging insights to improve sales performance.

Event & Promotional Strategies: Plan and execute strategic marketing campaigns, events, and activations to boost customer engagement and increase footfall.

Revenue & Performance Monitoring: Track sales performance, analyze key metrics, and provide reports with actionable insights for business growth.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, operations, and retail teams to ensure alignment with overall company goals.

Competitor Analysis: Monitor industry trends, competitive activities, and market shifts to inform strategic decision-making.

WHAT TO HAVE

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or retail management, preferably in the fashion or consumer goods sector.

Proven track record of driving revenue growth, increasing market share, and building strong business relationships.

Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

Ability to work independently, think strategically, and execute growth initiatives effectively.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Proficiency in CRM software and other sales management tools is an advantage.

Financial Incentives:  Competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, referral bonuses for new customers and employees.

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility:  Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements where possible.

Professional Development & Growth:  Monthly workshops on the latest fashion trends, quarterly leadership development sessions, opportunities to attend industry conferences, clear career progression plans with defined promotion pathways.

Health & Wellness Benefits:  Health insurance coverage, mental health support programs, employee wellness initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Culture:  Fun workplace environment with seasonal team events and celebrations, annual company retreats or team-building outings, employee recognition programs with awards for outstanding contributions, opportunities to participate in community and charity events related to children's welfare.

Exclusive Perks for Parents & Kids:  Priority access to limited edition products for employees, bring-your-child-to-work days, discounts on children's products.

Location: Ikeja, Lagos Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite) Salary: ₦200,000 Gross Monthly Experience: 3 – 5 Years

We are seeking a highly driven Healthcare Business Development Executive to spearhead growth initiatives in our healthcare services division. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth through healthcare partnerships, hospital collaborations, and corporate accounts. This role requires a dynamic professional with a solid background in healthcare business development, sales, or client relationship management.

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within hospitals, clinics, HMOs, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare organizations.

Build, develop, and maintain strong client relationships to achieve business growth targets.

Promote the company’s healthcare solutions and services to prospective clients.

Conduct market research to identify healthcare industry trends, competitors, and potential growth areas.

Prepare and deliver compelling business presentations, proposals, and pitches to clients.

Collaborate with internal teams (operations, clinical, and admin) to ensure quality service delivery to clients.

Negotiate contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and pricing with healthcare stakeholders.

Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client engagements, and business pipeline.

Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Achieve set revenue, client acquisition, and retention targets.

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field.

3 – 5 years’ proven experience in business development within the healthcare or medical services sector.

Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, HMOs, hospital systems, and medical service delivery.

Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed business development targets.

Strong client relationship management and networking ability.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.

Highly self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently.

Gross monthly salary of ₦200,000.

Attractive incentives/commissions based on performance.

Health Insurance (HMO) coverage.

Pension contributions.

Paid annual leave, sick leave, and statutory holidays.

Career growth opportunities in healthcare business development.

Supportive and professional work environment.

Vacancy - Business Development Manager (mobile phones)

Office location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with a proven track record of sales conversion in the mobile gadgets space. The successful candidate will drive sales growth in mobile gadgets/consumer electronics covering B2B, B2C, and B2G sales

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications:

Application

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CVs to   using BDM-APP-ELCT-24  as subject

Job Title: Country Manager, Business Development (SAAS Industry) - Expat

Expert in leading Business development and Sales teams in the fast-paced and ever-evolving industry at Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented country head of business development and sales to lead our business development and sales team in the fast-paced and ever-evolving SaaS reselling industry. As the head of business development and sales, he or she will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive revenue growth, manage key client relationships, and lead a high-performing business development and sales team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of fostering a collaborative sales culture and achieving sales targets for SaaS products.

Business development and sales require separate teams and represent different functions. However, it is highly important that both strategies work in lockstep and are hyper-aligned to get most of the company’s broader sales efforts. It will be the role of the Director of Business Development and Sales to ensure that alignment. He or she will support the leadership in achieving the sales and revenue target by developing and carrying out an execution strategy, and he or she will also closely collaborate with the Director of Product and Vendor Management in strategizing product and sales alignment and with the Director of Marketing in curating promotional strategies to support business development and sales initiatives. The country head will define and identify the decision-making structures of market and industry segments, outline an outreach and communication hierarchy to align with the company’s internal team structure, and carry out high-level business development activities.

The country head will be responsible for identifying, nurturing, and acquiring new clients and business opportunities to drive growth and profitability. She or he will work very closely with the Director of Product and Partner/Vendor Relation Manager on the competitive positioning and feature set, as well as with marketing, to develop the most productive definition of the value proposition, the identification of the most effective communication channels, and the most cost-effective lead generation process. The process will be based on continuous and close interaction with potential customers, which involves carrying out major elements of traditional marketing and sales functions, such as building relations, requirement gathering, lead generation, nurturing, and opportunity qualification. The BD team will also be responsible for feeding in information and insights to the product and vendor teams.

Role and responsibilities:

Develop and implement comprehensive business development and sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market presence. Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify new opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.

Lead and inspire the sales team by setting clear goals, providing ongoing coaching, and fostering a results-driven and collaborative environment. Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories and projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.

Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships. Lead by example in engaging key prospects, negotiating deals, and closing high-value sales.

Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, leveraging existing relationships and generating new leads through networking, referrals, and cold outreach.

Create strong and effective stakeholder relationships. Understand and effectively communicate the company's value proposition, technology, process, and current partnerships. Represent the business at conferences, trade fairs and networking events

Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients at both senior and mid-management levels, understanding their needs and challenges to position our products, solutions, and services effectively.

Collaborate closely with the customer success management team to ensure a seamless customer experience and identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Maintaining an effective sales team by recruiting, training, and mentoring a high-performing sales team, providing continuous feedback, and providing professional development opportunities. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation within the sales department.

Implement and optimize sales processes, tools, and technologies to streamline workflows and enhance the efficiency of the sales team.

Regularly analyze sales performance metrics and generate reports for senior management, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.

Work closely with marketing, product, and finance teams to align sales strategies with overall company goals and product offerings.

Collaborate with the executive team to provide input on market trends, customer feedback, and competitive positioning.

Responsibilities: 

Develop and implement comprehensive business development and sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market presence. Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify new opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.

Lead and inspire the sales team by setting clear goals, providing ongoing coaching, and fostering a results-driven and collaborative environment. Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories and projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.

Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships. Lead by example in engaging key prospects, negotiating deals, and closing high-value sales.

Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, leveraging existing relationships and generating new leads through networking, referrals, and cold outreach.

Create strong and effective stakeholder relationships. Understand and effectively communicate the company's value proposition, technology, process, and current partnerships. Represent the business at conferences, trade fairs and networking events 

Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients at both senior and mid-management levels, understanding their needs and challenges to position our products, solutions, and services effectively.

Collaborate closely with the customer success management team to ensure a seamless customer experience and identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Maintaining an effective sales team by recruiting, training, and mentoring a high-performing sales team and providing continuous feedback and professional development opportunities.

Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation within the sales department. Implement and optimize sales processes, tools, and technologies to streamline workflows and enhance the efficiency of the sales team.

Regularly analyze sales performance metrics and generate reports for senior management, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.

Work closely with marketing, product, and finance teams to align sales strategies with overall company goals and product offerings.

Collaborate with the executive team to provide input on market trends, customer feedback, and competitive positioning.

Experience: preferred Age up to 35–45 years.

Qualification: A person should have a technical background with a Masters or equivalent. up to 10 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related industry.

Proven success working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; keen business sense; the ability to find creative, business-oriented solutions to problems

Desire to own projects and exceed expectations, with ability to find solutions and deliver results within a rapidly changing, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture 

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with management and cross-functional teams for both technical and non-technical audiences 

Complete analytical skills; adept at constructing reports, evaluating data, and making strategic recommendations based on data and trends, sales forecasting, establishing high levels of quality, accuracy and process consistency for the sales 

Excellent reporting skills to provide key business insights, including, but not limited to, demand generation, pipeline forecasts and trends, conversion rates, target accounts, market segmentation, win/loss, etc.

Ability to understand the impact of operational initiatives from a sales or marketing person's perspective, monitor the quality of marketing and sales information and define data improvement program Desired skills and proficiencies:

Presentation Skills 

Client Relationships 

Emphasizing Excellence 

Negotiation 

Prospecting Skills Creativity Sales Planning Independence 

Salary plus other benefits as per company SOPs. : salary Up to 3500 USD is not a constraint for the right candidate. Family status is optional and positive for deserving candidates.

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Ikeja, Lagos Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite) Salary: Open (Negotiable based on experience) Experience: 3 – 5 Years (Recruitment/HR Consulting industry experience required)

We are seeking an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager with proven experience in the recruitment/HR consulting industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business growth by acquiring new clients, managing existing relationships, and promoting recruitment and HR outsourcing solutions. This role requires strong business acumen, a solid understanding of recruitment processes, and the ability to build sustainable client partnerships.

Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities for recruitment and HR services.

Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships.

Understand client recruitment needs and work closely with the recruitment team to deliver tailored solutions.

Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve revenue targets.

Prepare and deliver professional pitches, proposals, and presentations to prospective clients.

Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and business opportunities.

Negotiate contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and pricing with clients.

Collaborate with internal teams (Recruiters, HR Consultants, etc.) to ensure excellent service delivery.

Maintain accurate sales records, pipelines, and reports to management.

Represent the company at networking events, industry conferences, and client meetings.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, or related field.

3 – 5 years proven experience in business development within a recruitment/HR consulting firm (essential).

Strong understanding of recruitment processes, HR outsourcing, and workforce solutions.

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales or business development targets.

Strong client relationship management and networking ability.

Self-motivated, result-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.

Competitive and negotiable salary (based on experience).

Attractive commission/incentive structure based on performance.

Health Insurance (HMO) coverage.

Pension contributions.

Paid annual leave, sick leave, and statutory holidays.

Professional growth opportunities within the HR consulting industry.

Dynamic and supportive work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES