Proten International is an award-winning and leading international Human Resource and Management Consulting firm that provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions. Our focus is to align every organisation’s activities relating to People, Process and Technology closely with its business strategy and vision. Founded in 2011 in the United Kingdom, we have since expanded across Europe and Africa, serving clients across the public and private sectors and various industries including Banking, Oil and Gas, Insurance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Energy, FMCG, Manufacturing and many more. In 2015, we launched our Africa office in Lagos, Nigeria and have since provided a range of tailored solutions to various organisations. Our bespoke and innovative solutions cut across:  Learning and Development, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition ,Outsourcing / Managed Staffing, Enterprise Transformation , HR Advisory, HR Technology Get in touch with us! People | Process | Technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Specialist

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Specialist to join a consulting firm.
• The ideal candidate must have strong B2B Business Development and Sales experience, with a proven track record of selling products, solutions, or services directly to other businesses.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, particularly within manufacturing companies and other corporate organizations, building strong client relationships, generating leads, securing meetings, and converting prospects into paying clients.
• Experience selling consulting, professional, HR, recruitment, L&D, or related business services is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new B2B business opportunities across manufacturing and other corporate sectors.
• Prospect and engage decision-makers, including HR, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Management teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and key accounts.
• Generate leads through direct outreach, networking, referrals, industry events, and other business development channels.
• Understand client business needs and position the firm’s consulting and professional services as appropriate solutions.
• Prepare and deliver business proposals, presentations, and commercial pitches.
• Negotiate with clients and drive opportunities through to successful closure.
• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline while consistently meeting revenue and business development targets.
• Support the Business Development Manager in developing strategies for market expansion and client acquisition.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of proven B2B Business Development/Sales experience.
• Must have experience selling directly to other businesses (B2B), not primarily B2C.
• Experience selling to manufacturing companies, FMCG companies, or other corporate organisations is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of acquiring corporate clients and closing B2B deals.
• Experience selling consulting, professional services, HR solutions, recruitment, L&D, or related services is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of corporate sales cycles and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong prospecting, lead generation, and deal-closing abilities.
• Self-motivated, commercially driven, proactive, and target-oriented.
• Ability to engage confidently with business owners, senior executives, and corporate decision-makers.

Salary
N400,000 – N500,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2026.