New Business Development Manager

About this role

Strivo Labs is recruiting on behalf of a Lagos-based manufacturing company that produces doors, kitchens, wardrobes, media walls and furniture. The role is a field-first New Business Development Manager who hunts for new opportunities, takes ownership of the sales process from prospecting to closing, and helps lay the groundwork for a future sales team.

What you would do

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities across architects, developers, contractors, corporate and residential clients
• Take full charge of the sales function from prospecting to closing with minimal oversight
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referral partners, and industry stakeholders
• Represent the company at site visits, client meetings, and industry events (field-based work)
• Track pipeline and sales activity and report progress against targets
• Lay the foundation for a future sales team, including process 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, business development, or a related field
• Demonstrated passion for sales and a proven track record of winning and closing business
• Self-starter who can operate independently and take ownership of results
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills
• Comfortable with a field-based, target-driven role

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