Business Development Executive at a Growing HR Consulting and Advisory Firm - Salve Consulting Limited

Salve Consulting Limited - Our client is a growing HR consulting and advisory firm based in Lagos, with over 5 years of experience helping organisations build stronger, more effective workplaces. They work with SMEs, corporates, NGOs, and government organisations, providing practical, people-centred HR solutions including recruitment, HR advisory, training, employee lifecycle management, and workplace culture development. They are a small, experienced team with a strong track record and an ambitious growth agenda. This role is central to that agenda.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• Our client is seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Executive to join its team.
• This is a mid-level, full-time role for someone who understands the professional services landscape in Nigeria and is ready to own our growth pipeline.
• You will be responsible for identifying, pursuing, and converting new client opportunities across our core service areas: HR consulting, recruitment, and advisory services.

What You Will Do

• Own and manage the business development pipeline from prospecting to close.
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities across SMEs, corporates, NGOs, and government organisations.
• Represent Salve Consulting at networking events, industry forums, and professional associations.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and pitches in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Build and nurture relationships with decision-makers — CEOs, HR leads, and senior management.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM record of all leads, meetings, and deal progress.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth client onboarding after deals are closed.
• Meet monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
• Provide market intelligence and feedback to inform service development and positioning.

What We Are Looking For
Required:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in business development, sales, or client acquisitionpreferably in professional or B2B services.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and close deals with senior decision-makers.
• Understanding of HR consulting, recruitment, or people management services is a strong advantage.
• Existing network in at least one of our core sectors: SMEs, corporates, NGOs, or government.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with targets and being measured on revenue outcomes.
• Proficiency in basic CRM or pipeline tracking tools.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience selling HR or consulting services.
• Familiarity with the Lagos SME or NGO landscape.
• Active presence and network on LinkedIn.
• Experience developing proposals or capabilities presentations.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience).
• Performance-based commission on deals closed.
• 3-month ramp period before full targets apply.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to grow with a firm at an exciting stage of expansion.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short cover note (no more than one page) telling us about a deal or client relationship they are proud of to: info@salveconsultinglimited.com using "BD Application — [Your Name]" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We look forward to hearing from you.