Business Development Executive at Kaplo Africa (5 Openings)

Kaplo is Africa's most innovative Human Resource & Business Support Solutions provider, serving clients with cutting-edge business advisory and human capital solutions across diverse sectors of the African economy.

At Kaplo, we have proven expertise in business advisory and human resource capabilities targeted at productivity, profitability, sustainability, transformation and overall growth of your business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Locations: Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan - Oyo, Port Harcourt - Rivers & Benin City - Edo
Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite)
Gender: Female

Job Summary

• We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven, and results-oriented Business Development Executive to drive client acquisition, generate new business opportunities, and contribute to revenue growth.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategic relationships, identifying prospective clients, promoting the company’s products and services, and achieving assigned sales targets.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong business acumen, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, prospecting, and market research.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate and individual clients.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Develop and implement effective business development strategies to achieve assigned revenue targets.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and business presentations tailored to clients’ needs.
• Negotiate and close business deals while ensuring exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide accurate business development reports.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Represent the company professionally at networking events, corporate meetings, and industry engagements.
• Meet and exceed monthly and annual performance targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Insurance, Marketing, mass communication or a related discipline.
• 4–5 years’ experience in business development, corporate sales, relationship management, or client acquisition.
• Experience outside the HMO or insurance sector is preferred.
• Female candidates are preferred for this role.
• Candidates should ideally be 32 years of age or below.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
• Proven track record of achieving business development and revenue targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Business Development
• Client Acquisition
• Corporate Sales
• Relationship Management
• Revenue Growth
• Negotiation & Closing
• Market Research
• Lead Generation
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Customer Relationship Management
• Results Orientation.

Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate should possess:

• A professional and polished appearance.
• Strong confidence and executive presence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Self-motivation with a passion for achieving results.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• A proactive, customer-focused, and goal-oriented mindset.

Why Join Our Client?

• Salary: N500,000 Monthly.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable organization that values excellence, innovation, and performance.
• Successful candidates will have the opportunity to build rewarding client relationships, contribute to business growth, and advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Application Closing Date
20th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: kaploafrica@gmail.com using “Business Development Executive – Preferred Location (e.g., Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, Port Harcourt, or Benin)” as the subject of the email.