Business Development Officer Ilorin

Zeedlabs is a Pan-African company that offers comprehensive IT services across various domains, including communication and integration, infrastructure, managed support, cloud computing, and software solutions. They specialize in providing systems solutions tailored to meet diverse technological needs. SearchJobs We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title:  Business Development Officer

Location: Ilorin, Kwara

Employment Type: Full-time Job Description

We are looking for a result-oriented Business Development Officer to drive vendor acquisition, customer growth and revenue for Market Centra. The successful candidate will identify and onboard sellers, businesses and service providers, generate sales opportunities and build relationships that contribute to the growth of the platform.

Develop and execute strategies to achieve vendor acquisition and revenue targets. Identify, prospect and onboard sellers, businesses and service providers onto Market Centra. Generate and convert leads through direct sales, field sales, referrals, networking and other channels. Educate prospective vendors on the benefits and commercial opportunities available on the platform. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and business partners. Develop corporate and strategic partnerships that support platform growth. Conduct market research to identify new customer segments, business categories and growth opportunities. Monitor competitor activities, market trends and customer needs. Work closely with Operation teams to ensure successful vendor onboarding and activation. Maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline and provide regular sales and business development reports. Gather feedback from vendors and prospects and communicate market insights to management.

B.Sc. / HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Economics or a related field. 2– 3 years of proven sales or business development experience in e-commerce, digital platforms, technology, fintech, retail or a related industry. Proven experience in achieving sales or business development targets. Experience in B2B sales, merchant acquisition, vendor acquisition or platform sales is an advantage. Strong prospecting, negotiation and closing skills. Excellent communication and relationship management skills. Strong commercial awareness and customer acquisition skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant sales tools. Willingness to conduct field sales and business visits when required.

31st October, 2026. FindRecruiters How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using “Business Development Officer – Market Centra” as the subject of the email.