Business Development Executive -Logistics, Hospitality, Travel, Tourism

Job Overview

The Business Development Executive will drive revenue growth by prospecting, negotiating and winning new corporate, government, diplomatic and high-net-worth accounts in Abuja. The role focuses on building strategic relationships, developing tailored corporate travel solutions and expanding the client base across key market segments.

The successful candidate will work with travel managers, procurement leads, airlines, hotel chains and tour operators while tracking market developments, meeting sales targets and reporting pipeline and forecast information to leadership.

Job Details

Employer: Confidential Employer
Recruitment Agency: Phillips Consulting Limited
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, International Relations or a similar field
Experience: 3–5 years in sales or business development
Job Field: Sales / Business Development
Work Arrangement: On-site

Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Application Deadline: Not specified

About the Hiring Arrangement

Phillips Consulting Limited is managing this recruitment exercise on behalf of an employer whose name was not disclosed in the official vacancy announcement. Applicants should submit their applications only through the verified application channel provided by Phillips Consulting Limited.

Responsibilities

Business Development and Account Acquisition

• Identify and win travel management partnerships with corporates, embassies, NGOs and government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).
• Prospect for new corporate, government, diplomatic and high-net-worth accounts.
• Prepare RFPs and proposals for prospective clients.
• Expand the client base across key market segments in Abuja.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the first point of contact for key travel managers and procurement leads.
• Lead client review meetings.
• Demonstrate the savings delivered to clients.
• Grow accounts through premium and ancillary offerings.

Commercial Partnerships and Solutions

• Negotiate favourable deals with airlines, hotel chains and tour operators.
• Work with marketing and operations to develop corporate retreats, vacation packages and seasonal campaigns.

Market and Sales Management

• Track competitor pricing and emerging travel trends.
• Meet sales targets.
• Provide leadership with clear information on the sales pipeline and forecasts.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, International Relations or a similar field.
• Three to five years of experience in sales or business development, with travel, hospitality, corporate sales or aviation backgrounds identified as a strong fit.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• A strong professional network.
• Understanding of Abuja’s corporate and public-sector procurement processes.
• The preferred candidate must reside in Abuja.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, International Relations or a similar field
• Required experience: 3–5 years in sales or business development
• Verified duty station: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
• Employment type: Full Time
• Core requirement: Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Core requirement: Strong professional network
• Core requirement: Understanding of Abuja’s corporate and public-sector procurement processes
• Core requirement: Residence in Abuja

Application Readiness Checklist

• Make the required qualification easy to verify in the education or certification section of your CV.
• Show evidence of the required experience through relevant roles, dates and measurable responsibilities.
• Tailor your CV to show clear evidence of these verified requirements: Strong presentation and negotiation skills; Strong professional network; Understanding of Abuja’s corporate and public-sector procurement processes.
• Confirm that the vacancy is still open before submitting your application.

Vacancy Verification

This vacancy was reviewed by AfriJobSpace on October 2, 2026 using the authorized recruitment notice published by Phillips Consulting Limited. The hiring organization was not publicly named in the vacancy. View the original recruitment notice.

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How to Apply

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