Business Development Manager Job in Lagos – Cleaning Chemicals Industry

ZoraBridge Consulting Limited is recruiting a Business Development Manager on behalf of a client operating in the cleaning chemicals industry. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in technical sales, account management, and client relationship development within industrial or institutional markets.

Key Facts at a Glance

Item	Confirmed Information
Position	Business Development Manager
Recruiter	ZoraBridge Consulting Limited
Employer	An undisclosed client in the cleaning-chemicals sector
Location	Lagos, Nigeria
Work arrangement	Full-time, onsite
Industry	Cleaning chemicals and facility-management solutions
Qualification	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field
Experience	Three to five years
Salary	₦500,000–₦750,000 monthly
Application deadline	31 August 2026
Application method	Online form through the Apply button

About the Employer

ZoraBridge Consulting Limited is an HR consulting firm focused on helping organizations attract qualified talent while connecting professionals with career opportunities across various industries.

For this recruitment, the firm is representing a leading company within the cleaning chemical sector that provides commercial hygiene, water treatment, and specialized cleaning solutions to institutional and corporate clients.

Position Summary

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, expanding institutional accounts, and providing technical sales support to clients across the facility management, hospitality, and commercial sectors.

The successful candidate will work closely with facility managers, procurement teams, engineers, and decision-makers to recommend solutions that improve sanitation, efficiency, and operational performance.

This role combines relationship management, technical advisory services, and revenue generation responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Sales Growth

Key duties include:

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Expanding the company’s presence within institutional and commercial markets.
• Developing strategies to increase sales revenue and market penetration.
• Building long-term relationships with key industry stakeholders.
• Achieving agreed sales and growth targets.

Client Relationship Management

The selected candidate will:

• Engage facility managers, procurement professionals, engineers, and corporate decision-makers.
• Understand customer challenges and recommend suitable solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Support customer retention and repeat business initiatives.
• Ensure timely follow-up on inquiries and project opportunities.

Technical Sales and Product Advisory

Responsibilities include:

• Presenting commercial cleaning and hygiene solutions to clients.
• Conducting product demonstrations and technical assessments.
• Advising customers on product application and operational best practices.
• Supporting clients with chemical dosing systems and water treatment solutions.
• Providing guidance on sanitation and safety procedures.

Training and Technical Support

The Business Development Manager will also:

• Deliver product training sessions to customers.
• Educate users on proper chemical handling procedures.
• Promote workplace safety and compliance practices.
• Assist clients in improving operational efficiency through effective product usage.

Market Intelligence and Industry Monitoring

The role requires:

• Tracking competitor activities and market developments.
• Identifying emerging opportunities within target industries.
• Providing feedback to management on customer needs and market trends.
• Supporting strategic business planning initiatives.

Educational Requirements

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:

• Chemistry
• Industrial Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Related scientific or technical fields

Experience Requirements

Candidates should have:

• Between three and five years of relevant experience.
• Proven success in B2B sales and business development.
• Experience working with industrial, hospitality, facility management, or commercial clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer accounts and meet revenue targets.

Experience within the following sectors will be highly advantageous:

• Cleaning chemicals
• Water treatment
• Hospitality services
• Facility management
• Commercial real estate
• Industrial solutions

Required Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Sales and Business Development Skills

• Strong prospecting and lead generation abilities.
• Effective negotiation and closing techniques.
• Relationship-building expertise.
• Customer-focused sales approach.

Technical Competencies

• Understanding of industrial cleaning systems.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Familiarity with chemical application methods.
• Ability to explain technical solutions clearly to clients.

Professional Skills

• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Self-motivation and goal-oriented mindset.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
  

  Technical Sales Application Checklist

  Candidates should ensure their CV demonstrates:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or a related technical field.
  • Three to five years of relevant professional experience.
  • B2B sales and business-development experience.
  • Work with industrial, hospitality, facility-management or commercial clients.
  • Technical product demonstrations or assessments.
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, water treatment or related solutions.
  • Experience engaging procurement teams, engineers, facility managers and corporate decision-makers.
  • Account management, customer retention and repeat-business development.
  • Revenue-target and market-expansion responsibilities.
  • Training customers on safe product handling or application.

  AfriJobSpace Commercial Evidence Guide

  Applicants may strengthen their CV with accurate examples of:

  • Revenue or sales targets achieved.
  • Institutional accounts secured.
  • Customer accounts retained or expanded.
  • New territories or market segments developed.
  • Technical demonstrations converted into commercial opportunities.
  • Client operational problems solved through an appropriate product solution.

  Do not disclose confidential client information or claim technical expertise you cannot demonstrate.

  How to Apply

  Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through ZoraBridge Consulting Limited’s designated online form. Use the Apply button on this page and complete the application before 31 August 2026.

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