Business Development Specialist at Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Elizabeth Maddeux provides a range of human resources solutions designed to empower your workforce, enhance technical proficiency, refine soft skills, and accelerateorganizational growth for better impacts by enhancing organizational dynamics through a well-rounded and robust human resource intervention.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Specialist 

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Business Development Specialist (BDS) is responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying, engaging, and converting new business opportunities.
• This role requires strategic prospecting, relationship management, market analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of tailored solutions that meet client needs.
• The BDS plays a key role in expanding the company’s client base, strengthening market presence, and supporting business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Lead Generation & Opportunity Identification:

• Conduct market research to identify potential clients, sectors, and emerging business opportunities.
• Generate new leads through cold calls, networking, referrals, events, and digital platforms.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of prospects and prioritize opportunities based on potential and strategic fit.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Conduct needs assessments and develops tailored solutions that address client challenges.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the sales process.

Proposal Development & Presentations:

• Prepare high-quality proposals, quotations, and business presentations tailored to client needs.
• Deliver engaging sales pitches and presentations to key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure solutions are feasible, profitable, and aligned with company capabilities.

Negotiation & Deal Closure:

• Lead negotiation discussions, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
• Close deals and secure contracts while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely follow-up and maintain accurate records of all sales activities.

Market Analysis & Reporting:

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and client feedback to inform business strategy.
• Track sales performance, prepare reports, and provide insights to management for decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for product/service improvements or new offerings.

Collaboration & Team Support:

• Work closely with marketing, operations, and product teams to align strategies and enhance client solutions.
• Mentor and support junior sales team members where applicable.
• Share best practices and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of active experience in business development or sales within the consulting or service industry.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and sales analytics software.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Strategic thinking and market awareness.
• Results-driven with high motivation and resilience.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Time management and organizational efficiency.
• Represent the company at virtual meetings, online events, and client presentations.
• Document & Reporting Discipline.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of N250,000 monthly (fixed and variable component)
• Sales Commission
• 13th Month salary
• Pension and health insurance
• Hands-on experience in a consulting firm environment.
• Career Growth Opportunities.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Inclusive & Collaborative Work Culture.
• Flexible hybrid work structure.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and portfolio to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using "Business Development Specialist" as the subject of the mail.