Job Title: Business Development Executive – Northern Nigeria
Company: Prestigious Consulting
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Northern Nigeria (Field-based/Hybrid)
Salary/Pay: ₦400,000 to ₦450,000 per month
Experience: 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in B2B sales, business development, consulting, or corporate relationship management
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field
Skills Required:
- Lead generation and closing: demonstrated ability to generate qualified leads, negotiate deals, and close commercial engagements
- Market knowledge: strong understanding of the Northern Nigerian business landscape, with access to relevant professional networks
- Communication: excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Stakeholder engagement: ability to engage senior stakeholders and develop commercially viable proposals
- Tools: proficiency in CRM tools, spreadsheets, and sales reporting
- Self-management: ability to work independently, manage a sales pipeline, and meet agreed revenue targets
- Mobility: willingness to travel within Northern Nigeria as business needs require
Date Posted: Oct 27, 2026
Application Deadline: Not specified
Description:
Prestigious Consulting is hiring a Business Development Executive to drive client acquisition, build strategic business relationships, and secure new revenue opportunities across Northern Nigeria. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of the Northern Nigerian business environment, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven B2B sales record. Your work will include:
- Identifying and engaging prospective corporate clients across manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverages, and related industries
- Developing a strong pipeline of prospects across key commercial hubs in Northern Nigeria
- Building relationships with business owners, manufacturers, distributors, investors, and senior decision-makers
- Conducting client meetings and assessing business needs to identify suitable consulting, advisory, and commercial solutions
- Preparing and presenting proposals, business cases, and service offerings tailored to client needs
- Negotiating commercial terms and converting prospects into signed contracts and paying clients
- Developing strategic partnerships and referral networks to expand market reach
- Monitoring competitor activities, market trends, and emerging business opportunities
- Maintaining accurate sales records and submitting weekly reports on leads, meetings, proposals, conversions, and revenue
- Conducting field visits and representing the organisation at relevant business meetings and industry events
Performance will be assessed on qualified leads generated, client meetings secured, proposals converted, contracts signed, initial payments received, revenue generated, and strategic partnerships established.
How to Apply: Send your CV to hr@prestigiousconsultinggroup.ng with the subject line "Business Development Executive – Northern Nigeria", or apply here.