Business Development Executive

About this role

AV Securitas Limited seeks a commercially minded Business Development Executive in Lagos to identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and drive revenue for the company. The role combines field-based business development with office tasks such as prospect research, proposal development, and sales reporting. The candidate should have a background in business development, sales, or marketing, with strong communication and proposal-writing skills and the ability to meet defined sales targets. The employer operates as a licensed private guard company delivering security solutions to corporate and institutional clients across Nigeria. The position involves both client engagement and internal coordination to support sales and marketing activities.

What you would do

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across relevant sectors.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective corporate clients.
• Conduct client visits, meetings, presentations, and other business development engagements.
• Promote security services to organisations with potential security needs.
• Follow up on leads and proposals to improve conversion rates.
• Support negotiations to secure new contracts and recurring business.
• Maintain professional relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Assist in implementing the company’s sales and marketing strategies.
• Prepare business proposals, quotations, presentations, and client-facing documents.
• Co-ordinate submission and follow-up of proposals and maintain records of interactions and opportunities.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales Management, or related field (preferred).
• Experience in business development, sales, marketing, or client relationship management.
• Proven ability to generate leads and pursue sales opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.
• Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple prospects and assignments.
• Ability to work independently and with management across departments.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and results-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to undertake field visits and travel within assigned locations.
• Experience in security services, facility management, logistics, outsourcing, or B2B services is an added advantage.

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