Business Development Manager (Restaurant & Hospitality)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Schedule: 6 Days a Week

Salary: ₦600,000 Gross Monthly (Including Performance-Based Commission)

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a premium restaurant in Ikoyi for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager (Restaurant & Hospitality).

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, identifying new business opportunities, securing high-value corporate partnerships, increasing brand visibility, and expanding the restaurant’s customer base. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong business development, sales, and marketing capabilities within the hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Identify, prospect, negotiate, and secure new corporate accounts, strategic partnerships, and VIP clientele.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporate organizations, event planners, and key stakeholders.
• Drive sales across corporate dining, private events, and other revenue-generating opportunities.
• Develop and implement marketing initiatives that enhance brand awareness and customer acquisition.
• Represent the organization at business meetings, networking events, and corporate engagements.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare periodic sales reports, forecasts, and business development performance updates.
• Work closely with operations and management to ensure excellent client service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Development within the restaurant, hospitality, hotel, or luxury services industry.
• Demonstrated success in securing corporate accounts and closing high-value business deals.
• Strong understanding of hospitality sales, customer relationship management, and business growth strategies.
• Experience executing digital and offline marketing initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong networking and relationship management skills.

Key Competencies

• Business Development
• Corporate Sales
• Hospitality Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Lead Generation
• Client Relationship Management
• Negotiation
• Strategic Partnerships
• Revenue Growth
• Presentation Skills

Benefits

• Competitive gross monthly salary of ₦600,000
• Attractive performance-based commission structure
• Opportunity to work with a premium hospitality brand
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply via the application link provided.

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a 60-second video introducing themselves and highlighting one significant achievement in hospitality business development.

Only candidates with relevant hospitality business development experience will be considered.