Senior Business Development Specialist (Hospitality) at Yimei Nigeria Limited

Yimei Nigeria Limited is a hospitality and hotel management company operating as part of the broader Yimei Group, an international hotel chain focused on the fast-growing African market. The company specializes in hotel development, management, and franchising, offering a range of accommodation options from budget to upscale through its various hotel brands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Business Development Specialist (Hospitality)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Yimei Nigeria Limited is seeking an experienced and result-driven Senior Business Development Specialist with a strong background in the hospitality industry.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying business opportunities, driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and expanding the company’s footprint within the hospitality sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the hospitality industry (hotels, serviced apartments, resorts, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, partners, and key stakeholders
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and growth opportunities
• Lead negotiations and close high-value deals, including property acquisition, leasing, or management agreements
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans aligned with company objectives
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, project, finance) to ensure smooth project execution
• Prepare business proposals, presentations, and feasibility reports
• Track and report on business development performance, including pipeline and revenue targets
• Represent the company at industry events, meetings, and networking platforms

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field (MBA is an advantage)
• 5 – 8 years experience in business development within the hospitality industry
• Proven track record of closing deals and achieving revenue targets
• Strong network within the hospitality or real estate sector
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business reporting tools

Key Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Relationship Management
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills
• Results-Oriented Mindset
• Leadership and Team Collaboration.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to work in a growing and dynamic organization
• Career growth and development opportunities.

Application Closing Date
6th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV to: oluwaseyi.agunbiade@yiwill.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.