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Business Development and Sales Manager

Jobs Nigeria

Full Time Lagos
Lagos
400,000 - 500,000/month
Deadline: 2 September 2026
Posted June 3, 2026

Oversee core responsibilities encompassing the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Lead cross-functional teams to execute projects efficiently, maintaining high standards of performance and accountability. Analyze complex data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, providing actionable insights to stakeholders. Collaborate with senior leadership to refine operational processes and enhance overall productivity. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through mentorship and professional development programs. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies while driving sustainable growth.

Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies designed to meet organizational objectives and broaden market reach.

Proactively seek and cultivate new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and emerging markets. Develop and maintain robust, mutually beneficial relationships with essential stakeholders.

Provide leadership and motivation to the sales team to achieve and surpass established targets. Offer direction and assistance to foster team success and drive performance excellence.

Market Analysis: Perform comprehensive market research and in-depth competitor analysis to guide strategic business decisions and shape long-term company strategy.

Leverage customer relationship management strategies to cultivate and nurture ongoing connections with current clients, thereby fostering elevated levels of satisfaction and securing long-term retention.

Prepare reports analyzing sales performance, market trends, and business development activities, utilizing MS Office tools to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Collaborate effectively across multiple functions, partnering with departments including production, procurement, and finance to ensure seamless alignment and robust support for sales strategies.

The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, engineering, or data analytics, along with a minimum of three years of experience in a similar role. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or SQL is essential, as is familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex datasets are required. Additionally, excellent communication skills are necessary to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present findings clearly to stakeholders.

Seeking candidates with 4 to 6 years of demonstrated expertise in sales and business development, ideally within the food processing or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, sales, or an equivalent discipline, with a Master’s degree serving as a favorable credential.

Demonstrated success in leadership roles, with a talent for guiding and motivating teams to achieve collective goals.

Consistently meets or exceeds established sales objectives while spearheading initiatives that propel organizational expansion and market penetration.

Exceptional proficiency in verbal and written communication, along with polished presentation and interpersonal abilities, is required.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, enabling informed, data-driven decision-making.

A strong command of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with expertise in CRM platforms such as Salesforce, is required.

Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in organizing tasks and managing time efficiently.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience Required

4 - 6 years

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