Business Development Manager

A business development role based in Abuja, focused on growing sales in the fashion and textile market. The organisation works with a mix of retailers, distributors, wholesalers and corporate buyers, and is looking for a commercially minded professional to open new accounts and expand existing ones. The role suits someone with several years of sales or commercial experience who enjoys building relationships, negotiating deals and working towards revenue targets. Candidates with an interest in fashion, apparel or consumer goods will find it a good fit.

What you'll do

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the fashion and textile market
• Build relationships with clients, retailers, distributors, wholesalers and corporate customers
• Prepare sales proposals, negotiate commercial terms and close deals
• Manage existing accounts and grow the customer base
• Conduct market research on customer needs, trends and competitors
• Monitor sales performance, prepare reports and work towards revenue targets

What you need

• HND or B.Sc. in Business Administration, Marketing or a related discipline
• 3–5 years of experience in sales, business development or commercial operations
• Experience in fashion, textiles, apparel or consumer goods is an advantage
• Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to generate leads and meet sales targets
• Good understanding of market development and revenue growth strategies

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