Business Development Executive

We help clients overcome the challenges of distance, uncertainty and unreliable local execution.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to help grow Apex Expat's customer base, develop referral relationships and generate new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate should be confident communicating with potential clients, building relationships and converting inquiries into paying customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to potential diaspora clients.
• Generate qualified leads through online platforms, referrals and partnerships.
• Conduct professional outreach through WhatsApp, email, LinkedIn and telephone.
• Book consultations and discovery calls with interested prospects.
• Follow up consistently with potential clients and convert qualified leads into paying customers.
• Build relationships with professional associations, businesses and referral partners.
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline and prospect records.
• Support marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
• Meet agreed sales targets and lead-generation goals.
• Provide management with regular sales updates and market feedback.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong communication, persuasion and relationship-building skills.
• Persistent, organized and self-motivated.
• Comfortable using WhatsApp, email, LinkedIn and other digital communication tools.
• Previous experience in sales, marketing, customer acquisition or business development is preferred.
• Good understanding of the needs and concerns of Nigerians living abroad is an advantage.
• Ability to maintain accurate prospect records and follow-up schedules.
• Professional appearance and communication.
• Ability to work toward measurable targets.
• Important: Applicants do not need to be legal or real-estate experts. Apex will provide training on its services and operating procedures.

Ideal Candidate

A proactive individual who enjoys connecting with people, identifying opportunities, developing relationships and achieving measurable business results.

Method of Application

Include short answers to questions in your cover letter to be shortlisted.

• How would you attract 10 potential Nigerian diaspora clients within your first two weeks?
• Which platforms or methods would you use to reach Nigerians living abroad?
• Write a short WhatsApp message introducing Apex Expat's verification services to a potential client.
• Describe a situation where you successfully converted a prospect into a paying customer.
• How do you organize follow-ups and maintain a sales pipeline?
• Are you comfortable working with performance-based sales targets?

Send your CV and brief cover letter to: careers@apexexpat.com Email Subject: Application – Business Development Executive