Business Development Manager (BDM) Job at Accretio Africa

Accretio Africa, an HR Consulting Firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Manager (BDM)

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: CEO

Role Overview

• We are looking for a hands-on Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and converting leads into sustainable revenue.
• This role requires a commercially driven professional comfortable operating in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities; maintain a healthy sales pipeline
• Build and manage strong relationships with clients, partners, and key decision-makers
• Prepare proposals, bids, and professional presentations for prospects
• Research market trends and competitor activity to inform growth strategies
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Technical teams to ensure deal execution
• Track and report sales activities, pipeline status, and forecasts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related fields
• 5 - 8 years of experience in business development or B2B sales
• Proven track record in opportunity development and deal closure
• Startup or fast-growing company experience is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
• Comfortable with evolving processes and limited structure.