Sales Business Development Manager at WakaFoody

WakaFoody is a fast-growing food delivery platform based in Akure, focused on connecting customers with their favorite local restaurants and food vendors. With over 1,200 user sign-ups in the last six weeks and significant investment in marketing, we’re entering a critical phase of expansion.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Business Development Manager

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are now seeking an experienced, driven, and accountable Sales/Business Development Manager to lead the charge in onboarding high-value restaurants and food vendors to the platform. 
• This is a performance-driven role that directly impacts the company’s growth and success.

Your Role

• As the Sales/BD Manager, you will be responsible for building and managing our restaurant partner base. 
• You’ll work closely with the marketing and operations teams to ensure leads are converted into active restaurant partners — and that those partners are set up for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and proactively engage top restaurants and food vendors in Akure and surrounding areas.
• Drive conversion of marketing-generated leads into successful onboarding.
• Maintain a strong and active pipeline of prospects, with detailed tracking and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to ensure each onboarded vendor has a smooth, fast, and effective onboarding process.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly onboarding and revenue targets.
• Report progress and performance regularly to leadership.

Who You Are

• Proven track record in sales or business development, preferably in the food, hospitality, or tech platform space.
• Strong relationship management and client acquisition skills.
• Demonstrated ability to close deals, not just generate leads.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and sales tracking.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accountable for performance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Motivated by results, not routine.
• Resilient and adaptable — you see challenges as opportunities.
• A natural connector who knows how to build long-term relationships.
• Ready to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with clear KPIs and accountability.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume to: hr@wakafoody.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.