Business Development Executive Job at Biz Afric Solutions

Biz Afric Solutions - Our Client is a fast-growing interior decoration business focused on transforming home and office spaces into aesthetically pleasing environments without the need for structural alterations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Executive

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid – field and remote work)
Reports to: Business Owner

Overview

• We’re looking for a proactive and organized business development executive to spearhead our business growth efforts, grow our customer base, and drive revenue growth through strategic outreach, campaigns, and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and contact potential clients (homeowners, offices, Airbnb hosts).
• Build relationships with real estate agents, developers, and property brokers to generate leads.
• Maintain and update a database of prospects and actively follow up on inquiries.
• Develop and manage a structured referral system for past clients and partners.
• Track and process referral rewards (commission tiers 10–20%)
• Email Marketing: Design and send weekly newsletters showcasing project transformations, promotions, and client testimonials
• Social Media: Create and post engaging content (before/after photos, trends, design tips) across Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
• Paid Ads: Run Facebook/Instagram ad campaigns and optimise performance for ROI.
• SEO & Google My Business: Manage listings and ensure content is optimised for local search visibility.
• Build a segmented contact list and send bulk SMS messages monthly for offers, project features, or event promos.
• Maintain and update the business’s design portfolio for online use and client presentations
• Collect testimonials and turn successful projects into short case studies for marketin
• Identify and attend relevant expos, home & lifestyle fairs, or networking events.
• Establish collaboration with furniture stores, interior accessory vendors, and property developers.
• Represent the brand at in-person events, promoting services and generating leads.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Consistently generating quality leads and converting them into paying clients.
• Increasing our online engagement and social media reach.
• Building a pipeline of partnerships that feed consistent business.
• Helping the business hit its ?1M monthly revenue target within 6 months.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in digital marketing, field marketing, or client acquisition roles.
• Proficiency in digital tools: Canva, Mailchimp (or similar), Meta Business Suite, Excel/Google Sheets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in attending events and engaging with clients in person.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Interest in interior design or lifestyle branding is a plus.

Perks

• Salary: N140,000 - N180,000 monthly (with commissions)
• Opportunity to grow within a creative and expanding company.
• Hands-on exposure to both digital and offline marketing techniques.
• Bonuses based on performance and results.