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Business Development Manager
About this role
The role is for a Business Development Manager based in Abuja, with immediate resumption. The employer, Elevare Human Solutions Limited, is seeking a commercially driven professional to identify new business opportunities, build strategic partnerships, grow the customer base, and drive revenue. The successful candidate will develop and execute growth strategies, lead commercial negotiations, and ensure smooth handover from sales to service delivery while maintaining client relationships. Responsibilities include generating leads, forming partnerships, conducting market intelligence, preparing reports, closing deals, and managing the sales pipeline. The position targets sustained revenue growth and achievement of monthly and quarterly sales objectives.
What you would do
- Represent the company at meetings, events, and commercial activities
- Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, market research, prospecting and outreach
- Identify and establish strategic partnerships to support expansion and revenue
- Conduct market intelligence and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities
- Prepare reports on sales performance, pipeline value, and activities
- Lead commercial discussions, negotiate terms, and close profitable deals
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery post-acquisition
- Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients, existing customers and stakeholders
- Manage the sales pipeline and maintain prospect records with follow-up on opportunities
- Develop and implement sales and client acquisition strategies aligned with company objectives
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Economics or related discipline
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in business development, sales or commercial management
- Strong negotiation, presentation, networking and relationship management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CRM systems
- Proven track record of generating leads, acquiring clients and closing deals
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver measurable results
- Established professional networks and familiarity with the Abuja business environment (advantage)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness, analytical thinking and problem solving abilities
- Integrity, professionalism, resilience and accountability in stakeholder engagement
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