Business Development Manager Lagos Island

Bradfield Consulting Limited - Our client, a leading full-service law firm, is  recruiting to fill the position below:  Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos Island (CMS), Lagos

Industry: Legal Services

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site Job Summary

Our client is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to drive client acquisition, revenue growth, and market expansion. The ideal candidate must have 3–5 years of proven business development experience within a service-rendering industry, with a strong track record in lead generation, client acquisition, relationship management, and converting business opportunities into revenue.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement business development strategies to drive client acquisition, revenue growth, and market expansion. Identify, prospect, and convert new business opportunities within target markets and sectors. Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, institutional organisations, business owners, and key decision-makers. Generate qualified leads through direct prospecting, referrals, networking, partnerships, industry events, and other business development channels. Manage the complete business development pipeline from lead generation and prospect engagement through proposal, negotiation, and conversion. Conduct client meetings, presentations, pitches, and proposals to effectively communicate the firm’s services and value proposition. Identify client needs and collaborate with partners and internal teams to develop appropriate service solutions. Research target markets, industries, companies, competitors, and emerging trends to identify new business opportunities. Develop and maintain a strong database of prospective and existing clients with consistent follow-up and engagement. Build strategic partnerships and referral networks that support business growth. Represent the firm at conferences, networking events, business forums, and other relevant professional engagements. Work closely with partners and senior management to develop strategies for high-value prospects and key accounts. Track and report on business development activities, sales pipeline, conversion rates, client acquisition, and revenue performance. Maintain accurate records of prospects, client interactions, opportunities, and business development activities using CRM or other relevant tools. Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and generate repeat and referral business.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or a related discipline. 3–5 years of proven experience in business development, sales, client acquisition, or commercial roles. Must have experience working in a service-rendering/service-based industry. Experience in professional services, consulting, legal services, financial services, technology, healthcare, real estate, insurance, hospitality, or other relationship-driven industries is highly desirable. Proven track record of generating leads, acquiring clients, converting prospects, and contributing to revenue growth. Strong experience in B2B business development, consultative selling, prospecting, and client relationship management. Experience engaging corporate clients, senior executives, business owners, and other key decision-makers. Strong negotiation, presentation, pitching, and closing skills. Ability to develop and manage a sales/business development pipeline effectively. Strong commercial awareness and a results-oriented approach to business growth. Excellent communication, interpersonal, networking, and relationship-management skills. Strong follow-up, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in CRM systems and business development tracking tools. Legal or professional services experience will be an added advantage.

N450,000 - N550,000 monthly, depending on experience Application Closing Date

27th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualififed candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using “Business Development Manager” as the subject of the email.