We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Executive - HR Consulting
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: HR Consulting & Talent Solutions
Work Mode: On-site
About the Role
- We are seeking a proactive, confident, and results-driven Business Development Executive to join an HR Consulting Firm and drive client acquisition, business growth, and strategic partnerships.
- The ideal candidate will have strong business development and sales experience, with a good understanding of HR consulting, recruitment, talent management, outsourcing, training, and workforce solutions.
- You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, engaging prospective clients, converting leads into paying clients, managing relationships, and contributing directly to revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Acquisition:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities for HR consulting, recruitment, outsourcing, training, and other HR services.
- Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve revenue targets.
- Generate leads through networking, referrals, cold calling, LinkedIn, market research, and other business development channels.
- Identify potential corporate clients and decision-makers within target industries.
- Prepare and deliver compelling business presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
- Negotiate contracts and close business deals effectively.
- Follow up consistently with prospects and move opportunities through the sales pipeline.
Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Understand client workforce needs and recommend suitable HR solutions.
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
- Conduct regular follow-ups and account management activities.
- Identify opportunities for repeat business, referrals, and additional service offerings.
HR Consulting Support:
- Collaborate with HR teams to design customized HR solutions for clients.
- Support recruitment and talent acquisition projects when required.
- Provide market intelligence and insights on HR trends and workforce solutions.
- Assist in developing HR service offerings and business improvement initiatives.
Market & Industry Research:
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging market opportunities.
- Conduct market analysis to identify target industries and growth opportunities.
- Maintain an updated database of leads, prospects, and client engagements.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Prepare periodic business development reports and sales forecasts.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, proposals, and contracts.
- Track KPIs and performance metrics related to business growth.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, HR consulting, recruitment, or client relationship management.
- Experience working in an HR consulting, recruitment, staffing, outsourcing, or professional services firm is an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of HR processes and workforce solutions.
- Proven ability to generate leads, acquire clients, and meet or exceed sales targets.
- Strong networking and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
- Strong understanding of branding, market positioning, and client acquisition strategies.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results.
- Ability to work effectively in a target-driven environment.
Who We’re Looking For
- We are particularly interested in candidates who are commercially minded, confident in dealing with corporate decision-makers, comfortable with cold outreach, and passionate about winning new business.
- Candidates with an existing network or experience selling recruitment, HR outsourcing, training, payroll, consulting, or other B2B professional services will have an advantage.
Salary
N250,000 - N270,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
22th September, 2026.
Interested and qualififed candidates should send their CV to: bradfieldforms@gmail.com using “Business Development Executive – HR” as the subject of the email.
