Business Development Officer at ResumeSurge

ResumeSurge - We connect ambitious businesses with exceptional talent. We are a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy dedicated to helping companies find the right people to drive their success — and helping skilled professionals find the right opportunities to advance their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Business Development Officer will be responsible for generating high-value procurement opportunities, building strategic relationships with corporate and institutional clients, and converting large-scale supply needs into profitable contracts.
• The role focuses on identifying project-based and bulk procurement opportunities across corporate, industrial, real estate, hospitality, educational, and government sectors.
• The officer is expected to drive revenue growth through structured pipeline development, proposal preparation, and strategic client engagement.

Key Responsibilities
Lead Generation & Pipeline Development:

• Identify and research potential corporate and institutional clients.
• Develop a structured pipeline of high-ticket procurement opportunities.
• Prospect through cold outreach, referrals, networking events, and industry connections.
• Maintain an updated CRM or lead tracking system.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with decision-makers.
• Understand client procurement cycles and upcoming projects.
• Position the company as a reliable procurement partner.

Proposal Development & Negotiation:

• Collaborate with the Procurement Officer to prepare competitive quotations.
• Present proposals professionally to clients.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Close high-value deals (₦1M+ range and above).

Market Intelligence:

• Monitor industry trends and large upcoming projects.
• Identify sectors with growing procurement demand (construction, IT hardware, office fit-outs, etc.).
• Provide strategic recommendations on target industries.

Revenue Targets & Reporting:

• Meet agreed monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
• Submit weekly pipeline and performance reports.
• Track deal stages from lead → proposal → negotiation → closure.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of qualified leads generated monthly
• Value of active pipeline (₦)
• Number of high-ticket proposals submitted
• Deals closed (₦ value)
• Client retention rate.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 1-3 years experience in B2B sales, procurement, or corporate sales.
• Proven experience closing high-value deals (₦1M+ preferred).
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet targets.

Salary: 
N100,000 - N130,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
18th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online