Business Development Executive

Hiring for Oak and Teak Interiors Location: Hybrid (Lagos, Nigeria)Reports To: Dr. Morenike Molehin, Founder & CEO About Oak and TeakOak and Teak Interiors is a premier luxury interior design firm headquartered in Victoria Island, Lagos. Since 2013, we've completed 577+ projects across Nigeria, Dubai, the UK, Canada, Ghana, Rwanda, and the US; delivering bespoke residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality designs for clients who expect nothing short of excellence. We are award-winning, internationally recognized, and in full growth mode. About the RoleWe're looking for a Business Growth Executive who's going to put Oak and Teak on more tables, in more rooms, and in more markets. This isn't a passive sales role; you'll be the engine behind our client acquisition strategy, relationship pipeline, and revenue expansion. You'll work closely with the CEO to identify opportunities, convert leads, and build the kind of long-term client relationships that turn one project into a ten-year partnership.If you're sharp, well-connected, commercially minded, and genuinely excited about luxury design, this is your role. What You'll Be DoingBusiness Development & Client AcquisitionProactively identify and pursue new business opportunities across residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, and corporate sectorsBuild and manage a robust pipeline of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), real estate developers, corporate organisations, and institutional clientsDrive outreach, pitch preparation, and proposal development for new projectsRepresent Oak and Teak at industry events, networking forums, and trade exhibitionsClient Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective clientsServe as a trusted point of contact throughout the client journey; from first conversation to project handoffIdentify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within the existing client baseEnsure client satisfaction standards are upheld at every touchpointRevenue & Growth StrategyWork with the CEO to set quarterly and annual revenue targets and develop clear plans to hit themTrack pipeline metrics, conversion rates, and deal velocity and report on them consistentlyExplore and develop new revenue streams: corporate retainers, design consultancy packages, furniture partnerships, and moreContribute to pricing strategy and proposal structuring for high-value projectsPartnerships & Market ExpansionIdentify and cultivate strategic partnerships with real estate developers, architects, property managers, luxury brands, and hospitality groupsSupport Oak and Teak's expansion into new geographies both within Nigeria and across the diaspora markets (UK, US, Canada, Dubai)Build referral networks that generate consistent inbound opportunitiesMarket IntelligenceStay ahead of trends in the luxury interior design industry locally and globallyMonitor competitor activity and identify gaps Oak and Teak can move intoProvide the CEO with regular market insights to inform business decisions What We're Looking For3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or growth, ideally in luxury services, real estate, architecture, hospitality, or creative industriesA proven track record of closing deals and managing client relationships at a senior levelExcellent communication and presentation skills; you can walk into any room and hold itStrong understanding of the Lagos luxury market and/or corporate B2B landscapeSelf-driven and highly organised, with the ability to manage a pipeline independentlyExperience with CRM tools and pipeline reporting is a plusExisting network within relevant sectors (real estate, banking, hospitality, high-net-worth communities) is a strong advantage What Success Looks Like in Year OneA structured, active client pipeline with measurable conversion metrics2–3 signed strategic partnerships that generated repeat or referral businessA clear growth play book for Oak and Teak's expansion into at least one new market SalaryNGN500,000 per monthApply on LinkedIn or send an email to hiring@risemediaafrica.com