Head of Real Estate at Jiji Online Marketplace Limited

Jiji is the leading online marketplace in Pan-African countries, with over 200 million users from offices in 10 countries. We work every day to make sure that people have a place for safe buying and selling cars. We constantly improve the quality of service, and we always help our customers to seal deals.That's why now, to be of even more use, the company needs talented and motivated people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Real Estate

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Job

• Are you a seasoned sales leader with a visionary mind and a thirst for impact? Do you thrive in shaping new markets and building high-performing teams? If so, we invite you to step into the pivotal role of Head of Real Estate at Jiji.ng
• This is more than just a leadership position; it's an opportunity to architect the future of our property sales landscape.
• You'll have the autonomy and strategic influence to drive transformative initiatives across the entire spectrum:

Unleash Your Leadership Potential:

• In this executive role, you'll work in close partnership with the COO, influencing strategic decisions and shaping the vision for our sales function.
• You'll lead a high-caliber team, empowering them to excel and exceed expectations.This is a role for the bold, the strategic, and the relentlessly driven. Are you ready to make your mark?

Job Responsibilities
Managing Sales Operations:

• Drive Revenue and Team Performance by setting and achieving sales goals, lead a successful team, and implement winning strategies to maximise growth.
• Optimise Workflow and Reporting in order to track progress, assign tasks, generate insightful reports, and provide data-driven recommendations for informed decision-making.
• Build Strong Relationships by connecting with key stakeholders across the industry to secure partnerships, access opportunities, and generate leads.

Premium Services Sales Optimization:

• Supercharge Real Estate Premium Sales by driving Jiji's premium services, building relationships with real estate businesses, agencies and individual property owners.
• Fuel Growth Through Innovation by proposing, implementing, and tracking innovative sales strategies, optimising processes for maximum operational efficiency.
• Master the Sales Journey and own the entire process from prospecting to closing deals, meeting targets through personalised client relationships and proactive lead generation.

Must Have

• Masterful strategist with deep knowledge of classifieds and real estate is compulsory
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to leverage market research and sales data for insightful business decisions.

Desirables:

• A Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related fields
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in sales, growth or Business Development
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coach, lead and motivate a team in order to meet and exceed set targets
• Strong customer service skills with a focus on providing exceptional customer experiences
• Excellent project management skills to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience working in a matrix, extremely dynamic, fast-paced, results-oriented environment; prioritisation, and ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they are a suitable fit for this role to: hiring@jiji.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• We look forward to speaking with you more about this opportunity.
• Jiji is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.