Business Development Manager at a Printing Company - Elvaridah Limited

Elvaridah Limited - Our client, in the Printing Industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Sales & Business Growth
Reports To: Managing Director / Head of Sales

Role Overview

• The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and expanding the company’s market presence in the printing and branding industry.
• This role requires a strategic thinker with strong sales capabilities, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to execute end-to-end business development activities—from lead generation to deal closure.

Key Responsibilities
Sales & Revenue Growth:

• Identify, pursue, and acquire new clients in various sectors (corporate, SME, agencies, NGOs, schools, event planners, etc.).
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
• Prepare and deliver professional sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing and post-sales follow-up.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Understand client printing needs (digital print, offset, large format, branding, promotional materials, packaging, etc.) and recommend suitable solutions.
• Ensure seamless communication between clients and production teams.
• Provide exceptional customer service to drive retention and repeat business.

Market & Product Knowledge:

• Stay updated on printing trends, new technologies, and competitive landscape.
• Monitor industry pricing, customer preferences, and emerging opportunities.
• Work with internal teams to develop new service offerings or promotional packages.

Proposal Development & Documentation:

• Prepare quotations, cost estimates, RFQs, and tender documents.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, sales activities, forecasts, and client interactions using CRM tools.
• Track sales performance metrics and prepare periodic reports for management.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support:

• Work closely with production, design, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Participate in strategy meetings to align business goals with market opportunities.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Minimum of HND/BSc in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in sales or business development—preferably within a printing, branding, or advertising company.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of printing processes (digital printing, offset printing, large-format, packaging, etc.).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM tools.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

Salary
400,000 per month. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elvaridah.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.