Business Development Manager

The People Office is an HR consulting firm that helps businesses build better teams, streamline HR processes, and create effective people management systems. We provide services including recruitment and talent placement, HR setup, employee management, policies and documentation, performance management, and organisational development. Our goal is to help growing businesses attract, manage, and retain the right talent while building structured, productive, and sustainable organisations. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Managing Director / CEO Role Summary The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving business growth by identifying new sales opportunities, acquiring clients, building strategic relationships, and generating revenue for the company. The role focuses on developing and executing sales strategies, expanding the company’s customer base, and converting leads into paying clients. The Business Development Manager is expected to take ownership of sales targets, actively pursue new business opportunities, maintain strong client relationships, and consistently contribute to the company’s revenue and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, prospect, and acquire new clients and business opportunities. Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets. Generate leads through networking, referrals, cold calling, meetings, and other sales channels. Prepare and deliver sales pitches, proposals, and presentations. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms within approved limits. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients. Follow up on leads and proposals to ensure conversion into sales. Develop strategic partnerships and explore new markets. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs. Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide regular sales reports. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of services to clients. Meet monthly and quarterly sales and revenue targets.

Required Skills

and Competencies: Strong sales, negotiation, and persuasion skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Proven ability to generate leads and close deals. Strong networking and relationship-building skills. Commercial awareness and business acumen. Results-driven mindset with a strong sense of accountability. Ability to work independently and meet sales targets. Strong reporting, planning, and organizational skills.