Business Development & Sales Executive
Job description
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-based commission
Application Deadline: December 12, 2026
About the Role
King of Events, a luxury event management company, is seeking experienced and results-driven sales professionals to attract high-value clients, generate business opportunities and secure event bookings.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and acquire clients for luxury weddings, birthdays, private celebrations and corporate events.
- Generate leads through personal, professional and business networks.
- Build relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate decision-makers and referral partners.
- Conduct client meetings, present proposals, negotiate and close deals.
- Independently source business opportunities and manage prospects through to confirmed bookings.
- Maintain CRM records and submit weekly sales reports.
- Work towards assigned revenue, lead generation and conversion targets.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' proven experience in direct sales, business development or client acquisition.
- Demonstrable record of closing deals and meeting sales targets.
- Strong personal, professional or business networks capable of generating high-value referrals.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, persuasion and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to independently generate leads, secure meetings and close profitable deals.
- Experience selling premium services or working with corporate and high-value clients.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and basic business productivity tools.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working with performance targets.
- Availability for field sales, networking activities and client meetings across Lagos.
- Experience in luxury events, hospitality, corporate sales or luxury real estate is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
📧 kingofevents6@gmail.com
Email Subject: Application for Business Development & Sales Executive
Applicants should include a brief summary of their previous sales achievements, significant deals closed and client acquisition experience.
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