Business Development Executive (Facility Management-French)
On-siteLagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Job Summary
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Facility Management sector while developing strategies to achieve revenue targets. Build relationships with prospective and existing clients, lead negotiations, and prepare technical proposals for tender submissions. Conduct market research to identify trends and collaborate with Operations teams on customized FM solutions. Maintain the sales pipeline, represent the company at industry events, and drive account growth across Francophone markets. Requires fluency in French and English, a Bachelor's degree, and 1–2 years in FM business development. Competitive salary with performance incentives and exposure to regional opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- fluency in French (written and spoken)
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Estate Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
- 1–2 years' experience in Business Development within a Facility Management company
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French
- Demonstrable experience in B2B sales, client acquisition, and relationship management
- Strong proposal writing, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Good understanding of Facility Management services, including hard and soft FM solutions
- Ability to identify client needs and develop tailored business solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently, meet sales targets, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities
- Commercial awareness and business acumen
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Results-oriented with strong closing skills
- Good professional appearance and attitude
- Diplomatic, tactful, discreet, flexible, resourceful and dependable
- Excellent leadership and project management skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards
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