About the Role
The Paper Packaging Company (TPPC) is a pioneering sustainable packaging innovator founded in 2014. We're revolutionizing how businesses package food and beverages while preserving the planet for future generations. We're seeking a driven Business Development Executive to expand our market presence and build lasting client relationships across Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Identify and close new business opportunities with restaurants, cafés, hospitality venues, and corporate clients
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, gaps, and competitive opportunities before market leaders
- Build and nurture client relationships through strategic field marketing and in-person engagement
- Develop compelling sales pitches that convert prospects into long-term clients
- Gather competitive intelligence to inform sales and marketing strategy
- Represent TPPC brand professionally at trade fairs, industry events, and networking forums
- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline with consistent lead tracking and follow-up
- Convert client feedback into actionable product insights for internal teams
- Cultivate repeat business and referral opportunities beyond initial sales
- Manage multiple client relationships simultaneously with organized, detail-oriented execution
- Proven sales closing ability with strong conversion track record
- Sharp market intelligence and competitive analysis skills
- Excellent storytelling and persuasion abilities
- Comfortable with field-based work and external client engagement
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient in face of rejection
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities
- Professional communication and relationship-building skills