About the Role
Strivo Labs is partnering with a premier Lagos-based manufacturing company specializing in custom doors, kitchens, wardrobes, media walls, and luxury furniture. With a robust in-house production capacity, our client is expanding its commercial operations and seeking a dynamic, results-driven Business Development Manager. This is a field-first, hunter role designed for a resilient sales professional who thrives on direct engagement, relationship building, and closing high-value deals within the Nigerian construction and interior design sector.
Key Responsibilities- Proactively identify and pursue high-value business opportunities across architects, real estate developers, main contractors, and corporate clients
- Take full ownership of the entire sales cycle, from cold prospecting and site visits to final deal closing with minimal oversight
- Build, nurture, and maintain strong strategic relationships with key industry stakeholders and referral partners
- Represent the manufacturing brand professionally at client meetings, construction sites, and industry networking events
- Track daily sales activities and pipeline progress accurately, reporting key metrics against revenue targets
- Establish foundational sales processes, templates, and structures to prepare for future team expansion
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline
- Five to ten years of proven experience in B2B sales, business development, or commercial relationship management
- Mandatory prior experience working within the furniture, interior design, construction, or building materials industry
- Demonstrated track record of independently generating leads, pitching products, and consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills tailored to high-net-worth clients
- Self-starter mentality with high comfort levels for field-based, target-driven environments across Lagos
- Competitive commission structure on closed sales
- Opportunity to shape and lead the commercial department of a growing manufacturing brand
- Professional growth within a fast-paced and dynamic market