Business Development Associate

Position: Business Development Associate
Industry: Property and House Furnishing
Location: Abeokuta, Ogun Sate, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Budget: ₦150,000 – ₦200,000 Monthly Net

Job Description (Summary)
As a Business Development Associate, you will handle troubleshooting across hardware, software, and network domains, respond to support inquiries through various channels, and play a vital part in enhancing user experience. Your contribution will be critical in ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and maintaining operational excellence. The role involves selling house furnishings, cars, and properties listed on our platform. We are also looking to grow platform traffic and drive sales conversions for these listings.
Business Development & Sales
Identify new markets or potential business opportunities and build strategic partnerships.
Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships, generating quality leads through networking, planning, market research, and digital outreach.
Assist in developing and executing business growth strategies that can open up new revenue streams.
Focus on selling existing and new products/services.
Generate, convert leads into long-term customers and focus on selling products and services.
Focus on meeting sales quotas, drive revenue and closing deals based on leads.
Engage in direct communication with customers in order to negotiate and close deals.
Communicate product and service benefits effectively to potential and existing customers.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of company products or services.
Work with other team members to improve sales goals and meet expectations.
Marketing Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute influencer campaigns to reach the desired audience.
Implement marketing campaigns and strategies to enhance brand awareness and customer engagement.
Manage digital marketing efforts, including social media, email marketing, and content creation.
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitors, how to be steps ahead of competitors and what are customer’s needs.
Assist in the development of marketing materials, proposals, and presentations. as well as
Customer Communication & Relationship Management.
Serve as a key point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries and providing solutions.
Develop and nurture relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.
Communicate product and service benefits effectively to potential and existing customers.
Gather customer feedback and provide insights to improve products, services and marketing efforts.
Reporting
Track and analyze business development and marketing performance.
Prepare reports on lead generation and customer interactions.
Provide support for weekly meetings with the project teams to discuss progress and
issues to be resolved and prepare weekly progress reports.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement in marketing and business development efforts.

Required Qualifications & Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field
Equivalent hands-on experience in business development or digital sales will be considered
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in business development, sales, or a client-facing role
Demonstrated success in closing deals, meeting quotas, and managing customer relationships
Strong communication and negotiation abilities
Basic familiarity with digital platforms and online sales tools
Knowledge of social media marketing, customer engagement strategies, and CRM systems is a plus
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple leads at once
Passionate about property, interior design, or related industries