Business Development

4 days ago

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria Betternship Full time ₦800 - ₦1,200 per year

About

Betternship is a fast-growing startup helping businesses around the world hire top African talent. We are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with companies that value excellence, diversity, and growth. As the team expands, they are seeking a passionate and results-driven Business Development & Sales Executive to help scale their client base and strengthen their global footprint.

Job Description

We are hiring a Business Development & Sales Executive who will be responsible for driving client acquisition, nurturing relationships, and converting prospects into long-term partners. This role requires a persuasive communicator with excellent follow-up discipline, strong intuition, and the ability to close deals confidently. The ideal candidate is proactive, goal-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Ibadan, requiring dedication, professionalism, and consistent engagement with prospective clients across various communication channels.

Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Prospecting

  • Identify and research potential clients through LinkedIn, targeted lists, and referrals.
  • Generate qualified leads daily and update CRM records accurately.

Outreach & Relationship Building

  • Craft and send personalized cold messages, emails, and calls to engage prospects.
  • Follow up consistently until a clear decision is made — purchased, declined, or unavailable.
  • Maintain a strong and professional communication presence across channels.

Presentations & Client Meetings

  • Conduct discovery calls to understand client hiring needs or service challenges.
  • Present tailored recruitment and talent solutions confidently.
  • Prepare and send professional proposals to prospective clients.

Closing & Revenue Generation

  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contract details with prospects.
  • Convert qualified leads into paying clients.
  • Meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales targets.

Collaboration & Reporting

  • Share insights from client engagements to guide campaign and service improvements.
  • Maintain accurate reports on pipeline activity, meetings, and deals closed

Qualifications

  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
  • Proven ability to persuade, influence, and communicate value clearly.
  • Strong intuition and the ability to read people and situations effectively.
  • Highly persistent with exceptional follow-up discipline.
  • Positive mindset, strong work ethic, and self-driven personality.
  • Comfortable responding to client messages outside standard work hours when necessary.
  • Experience in sales, business development, or client acquisition is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, or Google Ads is an added advantage.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to be part of the early foundational team.
  • Stock options and long-term growth potential.
  • Supportive and collaborative work culture.
  • Access to tools, training, and resources to boost performance.

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