Business Development Manager
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Ascentech Services Limited is recruiting a Business Development Manager for a construction products client in Lagos. The role focuses on new client acquisition, pipeline development, and revenue growth across construction chemicals, waterproofing, and building materials markets. Candidates need 5–7+ years of B2B sales or business development experience in this industry.
- Full-time role based in Lagos, reporting to the Managing Director / General Manager.
- Requires 5–7+ years of experience in waterproofing, construction chemicals, building materials, adhesives, or sealants.
- Drives market expansion, sales pipeline, and revenue growth in the construction products industry.
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Ascentech Services Limited is recruiting a Business Development Manager for a construction products client in Lagos. The role focuses on new client acquisition, pipeline development, and revenue growth across construction chemicals, waterproofing, and building materials markets. Candidates need 5–7+ years of B2B sales or business development experience in this industry.
- Full-time role based in Lagos, reporting to the Managing Director / General Manager.
- Requires 5–7+ years of experience in waterproofing, construction chemicals, building materials, adhesives, or sealants.
- Drives market expansion, sales pipeline, and revenue growth in the construction products industry.
- Ascentech is a registered HR outsourcing and recruitment company, recruiting on behalf of a client.
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in LagosThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Business Development Manager at Ascentech Services Limited
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Aug 20, 2026, 1:01 PM
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Ascentech Services Limited is a human resources solutions company dedicated to helping businesses build stronger teams and manage people functions more effectively. Established in Nigeria in 2013, we have supported organizations for years with high-quality, practical HR services designed to meet real business needs, adapt to evolving workforce demands and enable long-term growth. With a strong presence in Lagos and Ibadan, and an expanding footprint through Ascentforce in India, we deliver a broader, more connected approach to recruitment, outsourcing, training, and ongoing HR support. Ascentech brings expertise across borders, backed by over 13 years of dedicated experience in delivering practical HR and recruitment solutions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director / General Manager
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships with key stakeholders, managing major accounts, driving sales revenue, and expanding the company's market presence across Lagos and other relevant markets.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead business growth, sales development, and market expansion within the construction products industry.
The ideal candidate will have 5–7+ years of relevant experience in waterproofing, construction chemicals, building materials, concrete products, adhesives, sealants, or closely related construction products.
Key Accountabilities
- Business Development & Market Expansion:
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients and projects.
- Develop strategies for entering new markets and expanding the company's customer base.
- Research market trends, competitor activities, pricing, and customer requirements.
- Identify new markets, customers, projects, and commercial opportunities within the construction industry.
- Develop and implement business development strategies to increase revenue and market share.
- Sales & Revenue Growth:
- Develop and execute sales plans in line with company revenue targets.
- Monitor sales performance and provide regular reports on revenue, pipeline, and business development activities.
- Prepare commercial proposals, quotations, tenders, and business presentations.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and commercial agreements with clients.
- Drive sales of waterproofing products, construction chemicals, adhesives, sealants, concrete products, building materials, and related solutions.
- Client & Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, contractors, developers, architects, consultants, distributors, and other industry stakeholders.
- Develop long-term relationships with major contractors and construction companies.
- Identify decision-makers and key influencers within target organizations.
- Manage key accounts and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Conduct regular client visits and meetings to understand project requirements and identify opportunities.
- Project & Specification Sales:
- Track projects from the initial specification stage through procurement and completion.
- Develop relationships with project owners and procurement teams to secure supply contracts.
- Engage with architects, consultants, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, and developers to promote product specifications.
- Ensure the company's products are considered and specified for relevant construction projects.
- Identify upcoming construction and infrastructure projects where the company's products can be specified or supplied.
- Distribution & Channel Development:
- Develop effective channel strategies to increase product availability and market penetration.
- Identify opportunities to expand the company's distribution network across Lagos and other strategic locations.
- Monitor distributor performance and support partners with product knowledge, sales strategies, and technical information.
- Identify and develop relationships with distributors, dealers, retailers, and construction-material outlets.
- Product & Technical Knowledge:
- Maintain strong knowledge of the company's product portfolio, applications, technical specifications, and competitive advantages.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate product solutions.
- Work closely with technical and operations teams to provide appropriate solutions to clients.
- Participate in product demonstrations, technical presentations, site visits, and customer training where required.
- Market Intelligence:
- Gather market intelligence and provide recommendations to management.
- Monitor competitor products, pricing, market positioning, and promotional activities.
- Identify emerging construction trends and opportunities that may support business growth.
- Provide feedback to management on customer needs and potential new products.
- Reporting & Performance Management:
- Track sales targets, conversion rates, revenue, and pipeline performance.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, opportunities, projects, and sales activities.
- Provide regular updates to management on market developments and business opportunities.
- Prepare weekly and monthly business development reports.
Requirements
- Construction solutions
- Concrete products
- Construction chemicals
- Adhesives
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- Waterproofing products
- 5–7+ years of relevant business development or sales experience within the construction products industry.
- Proven experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Building materials
- Related construction/industrial products
- Sealants
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates can forward their CVs to:
- [email protected]
- using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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