Sales Business Development Executive
Responsibilities:
Research and identify suitable premium fashion boutiques and occasionwear retailers across Nigeria. Contact boutique owners, buyers and key decision-makers directly. Book and attend meetings with prospective boutique customers. Confidently present Grande Luxe Collection, our products, brand positioning and commercial offer to potential stockists. Conduct professional sales presentations, answer questions and handle initial objections. Use telephone, WhatsApp, email, social media and face-to-face engagement to develop new business. Build strong relationships with boutique owners and buyers. Follow up consistently after meetings and presentations to progress opportunities. Negotiate and secure paid boutique orders. Develop long-term wholesale and retail partnerships. Maintain accurate records of contacts, meetings, follow-ups, opportunities and sales. Provide regular evidence and reporting of sales activity and progress. Work towards agreed monthly sales and business development targets.
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years' proven sales or business development experience. Fashion, clothing, retail or wholesale experience is required. Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills. Confident speaking to business owners, buyers and senior decision-makers. Comfortable leading meetings and presenting a brand professionally. Strong negotiation, persuasion and relationship-building skills. Professional appearance and manner when representing the brand. Proactive, outgoing and target-driven. Good understanding of the Nigerian fashion and retail market. Able to work independently and manage the sales process from initial contact through to closing. Must be based in Nigeria. Existing relationships with Nigerian fashion boutiques or buyers would be a significant advantage.