Sterling Gate Services Ltd is an indigenous consulting firm established in 2017, providing structured and tailored support to organisations across multiple sectors. We partner with companies strengthening HR functions, recruiting top talent, and managing facilities, office supplies, catering, and general support services, aligned with business objectives and professional best practices. Supporting People, Places & Processes
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Executive / Consultant
Location: Lagos / Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
Sterling Gate Services is a growing business support and people solutions company seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive/Consultant to build and grow our corporate client base.
This is a startup environment, so we're looking for someone who can independently prospect, open doors, generate opportunities and convert them into meetings, proposals and contracts.
Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and prospect potential corporate clients.
Generate leads through cold calls, LinkedIn, email, networking and referrals.
Identify and engage decision-makers across HR, Operations, Administration and Procurement.
Book qualified client meetings.
Understand client needs and recommend relevant Sterling Gate services.
Maintain and actively manage the sales pipeline.
Follow up on leads, meetings and proposals through to conversion.
Provide market intelligence and contribute to business growth strategies.
Key Performance Measures
Qualified prospects generated
Meetings booked
Proposals/opportunities generated
New clients acquired
Revenue generated
Pipeline value
CRM/reporting discipline.
Requirements2–5 years' experience in B2B Sales, Business Development, Corporate Sales or Professional Services.
Proven ability to generate leads independently and close business.
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Confident with cold outreach and engaging senior decision-makers.
Target-driven, persistent and self-motivated.
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
Experience selling recruitment, HR, outsourcing, facilities, procurement or other professional services is an advantage.
CompensationCommission-based / Performance-driven:
The structure will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
This is an opportunity to grow with a young business and potentially take on greater commercial responsibility as Sterling Gate expands.
Application Closing Date24th August, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the email.
