Head of Sales and Business Development

Sylvastar Group | Lagos, Nigeria

Full-Time Posted 1 day ago 5 views

About the Role

Sylvastar Group is a diversified Nigerian conglomerate headquartered in Abuja, operating across real estate, agriculture, food & beverages, finance, and petrochemical manufacturing. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Head of Sales & Business Development to lead our sales operations, drive revenue growth, and expand our market presence across Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
  • Supervise and coordinate branch supervisors, team leads, and sales executives across multiple locations.
  • Track sales performance, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective measures to improve results.
  • Train, coach, and mentor sales personnel on lead generation, prospecting, negotiation, and closing techniques.
  • Identify and pursue new markets, strategic partnerships, corporate clients, and referral networks.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and pricing strategies to uncover new business opportunities.
  • Collaborate with marketing, operations, and finance departments to ensure seamless sales execution and customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive sales performance reports and revenue forecasts to executive management.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Estate Management, or a related field.
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant sales experience, with at least 3 years in a senior sales leadership or management position.
  • Proven expertise in managing sales teams, branch supervisors, and multiple sales units simultaneously.
  • Strong background in real estate, property sales, or property development is highly desirable.
  • Exceptional leadership, coaching, negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM systems, and modern sales reporting tools.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary with lucrative performance-based incentives and commission structures.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly growing diversified conglomerate.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and professional development support.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment in Abuja with high-level strategic impact.

Skills

Sales Strategy Business Development Team Leadership Revenue Growth Real Estate Sales CRM Systems Market Analysis Negotiation
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