- Company: Cuanu Consult Limited
- Location: Lagos
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: N300,000 per month plus commission
- Deadline: 16th October 2026
About the role
Cuanu Consult Limited is hiring on behalf of an innovative Nigerian agro-processing company. This company transforms locally sourced agricultural produce into quality, nutritious, and shelf-stable food products. They are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Executive to lead the expansion of their product line, which includes garri, cassava flour, fufu flour, potato, sorghum, and millet flours, across Lagos and other major markets in Nigeria.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities and convert qualified leads into customers.
- Maintain a robust sales pipeline and provide regular business development reports.
- Negotiate commercial terms, distribution arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
- Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry events.
- Support the expansion of the product portfolio into new geographic and customer segments.
- Develop strategies to increase sales, distribution, and market penetration.
- Monitor sales performance and provide recommendations for revenue growth.
- Collaborate with management and operations teams to meet customer requirements.
- Drive product placement across retail and wholesale channels.
- Identify and onboard wholesalers, distributors, supermarkets, and institutional buyers.
- Manage key accounts and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
Requirements
- A rich and demonstrable network of wholesalers, distributors, and chain stores in Lagos and other major Nigerian cities.
- Willingness to work from Lagos and travel to meet customers and business partners.
- A commercially minded, target-driven approach suitable for a growth-oriented environment.
- A Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
- A track record of developing business relationships and generating sales.
- Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in Business Development, Sales, Distribution, Key Account Management, or a related commercial role.
- Experience in FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or agriculture is an advantage.
- Existing relationships with supermarkets, retail chains, and major food-product wholesalers are highly advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of the Nigerian FMCG distribution landscape.
- Excellent negotiation, commercial communication, and key account management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant CRM/business development tools.
- Ability to work independently, meet sales targets, and present effectively.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an email to cuanurecruitment@gmail.com. Please include a cover letter in the body of the email, an updated CV in PDF format, your full name, and your WhatsApp number. Use “BDE Lagos” as the subject of the email. The application deadline is 16th October 2026.
Apply by email: cuanurecruitment@gmail.com
