About the Role
Doors, Nigeria's premier online vacation home and shortlet booking platform, is looking for a driven Field Sales Executive to join our Lagos team. In this exciting role, you will be the face of Doors, out in the field securing steady accommodation bookings by connecting with corporate decision-makers, event planners, and travel partners. If you have a passion for hospitality, a strong network, and a proven knack for closing deals, we want you to help us redefine travel and short-term stays in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Identify and visit high-value corporate clients, including banks, oil and gas firms, tech companies, NGOs, and embassies, to secure corporate accommodation packages.
- Build and nurture strategic partnerships with event planners, wedding coordinators, travel agents, and film production teams to drive consistent bookings.
- Capitalize on peak travel seasons such as Detty December, conferences, and diaspora visits to maximize shortlet occupancy rates.
- Draft compelling proposals, negotiate competitive corporate rates, long-stay discounts, and group packages that benefit clients and hosts.
- Maintain proactive communication with corporate accounts to guarantee repeat business and valuable referrals.
- Represent Doors at key industry gatherings, networking events, and hospitality seminars to gather market insights and expand our professional network.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of proven experience in B2B field sales, business development, or corporate account management, preferably within hospitality or travel.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with a confident, results-driven attitude.
- Deep understanding of the Lagos corporate landscape, event industry, and shortlet market.
- Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and meet ambitious sales targets.
- Competitive base salary with attractive performance-based commission structures.
- Opportunities for rapid career growth within a fast-scaling Nigerian tech and hospitality startup.
- Dynamic, collaborative work culture with direct mentorship from the CEO.
- Travel and communication allowances to support daily field operations.