Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded, and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead our business development and revenue-growth initiatives.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, expanding the company's client base, driving property sales and strengthening relationships with investors, property buyers, corporate clients and other key stakeholders.
- This is a managerial position requiring strong leadership, sales, negotiation, strategic planning, and relationship-management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, property buyers, investors and strategic markets.
- Develop and maintain relationships with high-value clients, investors, corporate organisations and strategic partners.
- Drive sales and revenue growth across the company's property portfolio.
- Lead, coordinate and support the business development/sales team.
- Set sales and business development targets and monitor team performance.
- Develop strategies for acquiring and retaining clients.
- Generate and manage a strong pipeline of prospective clients and business opportunities.
- Negotiate business deals, partnerships and property transactions where appropriate.
- Develop strategic partnerships with property developers, landowners, corporate organisations, agents and other relevant stakeholders.
- Research market trends, competitor activities and emerging opportunities within the real estate industry.
- Identify new locations, property products and market segments with commercial potential.
- Work closely with the marketing team to develop campaigns that generate qualified leads and sales opportunities.
- Convert qualified leads into clients through effective follow-up, presentations and negotiations.
- Prepare business development reports, sales forecasts and performance updates for management.
- Represent the company at meetings, property exhibitions, networking events and other business engagements.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for repeat business and referrals.
- Ensure business development activities are conducted professionally and in line with company policies.
Managerial Responsibilities:
The Business Development Manager will be expected to:
- Provide leadership and direction to the business development/sales team.
- Set clear objectives, targets and priorities for team members.
- Monitor individual and team performance.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Identify training and development needs within the team.
- Motivate the team to achieve and exceed business targets.
- Establish effective sales follow-up and reporting systems.
- Coordinate business development activities across relevant departments.
- Report business performance, opportunities, challenges and recommendations to management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree/HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Estate Management, Economics, Finance, Sales or a related field.
- 3 – 5 years' relevant experience in business development, sales or real estate, with proven leadership/managerial experience.
- Proven track record of achieving sales or revenue targets.
- Strong knowledge of business development and sales processes.
- Experience managing and developing a sales/business development team.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
- Strong client relationship and networking abilities.
Application Closing Date
3rd September, 2026.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@springcityrealtors.com using "Business Development Manager" as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.