Business and Sales Executive

About this role

BridgeHedge Limited in Lagos is seeking a proactive, commercially minded Business and Sales Executive to support growth across BridgeHedge and its portfolio companies. The role involves identifying opportunities, building relationships and generating sales, and moving opportunities through the sales pipeline. It is a hybrid role based in Ogudu, Lagos, with remote work on approved days and in-office meetings as required.

What you would do

• Identify and research new business opportunities and potential customers, partners and channels.
• Generate qualified leads for BridgeHedge and its portfolio companies.
• Conduct outreach to prospects via emails, messages and calls to arrange meetings.
• Follow up with leads and move them toward meetings, proposals, trials, purchases or partnerships.
• Prepare sales materials and proposals addressing client needs.
• Maintain the sales pipeline and lead tracker and submit weekly progress reports.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Economics, Communications or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads and close sales or secure opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft emails, proposals and follow-ups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; able to use spreadsheets, trackers and basic CRM tools.
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian business environment; strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

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