Business Development Manager (Real Estate)

About this role

Strivo Labs is recruiting for a Business Development Manager (Real Estate) on behalf of a Lagos-based manufacturing company that makes custom doors, kitchens, wardrobes, and related furniture. The role is field‑based and focused on acquiring new business, managing the sales process from prospecting to closing, and laying groundwork for a future sales team. The position involves engaging with architects, developers, contractors, and both corporate and residential clients, and representing the company at site visits and industry events. It requires owning the sales pipeline, achieving targets, and driving growth in the commercial function of the business.

What you would do

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across architects, developers, contractors, corporate and residential clients
• Own the sales process from prospecting to closing with minimal supervision
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, referral partners, and industry stakeholders
• Represent the company at site visits, client meetings and industry events (field-based)
• Track pipeline and sales activity and report progress against targets
• Lay the foundation for a future sales team by helping establish processes and structure as the business scales

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
• 5-10 years' experience in sales or business development or a related field
• Proven track record of winning and closing business in previous roles
• Self-starter with ability to operate independently and own results
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills
• Comfortable with a field-based, target-driven role
• Experience in furniture, interiors, construction, or building materials is essential

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