Business Development Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026.
On behalf of our client, a Lagos-based manufacturing company producing custom doors, kitchens, wardrobes, media walls, and furniture. With strong in-house production capacity, our client is building out its commercial function and looking for a driven Business Development Manager to lead the charge on winning new business.
Role Summary
This is a field-first, hunter role for someone who thrives on winning new business, not managing from behind a desk. You’ll take full ownership of business development - identifying opportunities, building relationships, and closing deals - while laying the groundwork for a sales team as the function grows.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 need for oversight
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referral partners, and industry stakeholders
- Represent the company at site visits, client meetings, and industry events (largely field-based work)
- Track pipeline and sales activity, and report on progress against targets
- Lay the foundation for a future sales team, including process and structure, as the business scales
Requirements
- 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
- Experience in furniture, interiors, construction, or building materials is an added advantage, but not required
What’s on Offer
- Competitive fixed salary plus commission on sales
- Genuine ownership of the sales function with room to shape and grow it
• Opportunity to build and eventually lead a sales team