Job Title: Business Development Executive
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
About FoodCourt:
FoodCourt is a revolutionary food-tech company on a mission to make good food accessible, on demand to everyone. Our values include innovation, customer satisfaction and teamwork.
Position Overview
- We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Business Development Executive to lead the growth of our FoodCourt Catering & Events and B2B Meal Supply verticals.
- This role involves driving partnerships with corporate organizations, institutions, and event planners to deliver bulk meal solutions and full-service catering for events.
- You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, nurturing relationships, and delivering tailored food solutions that meet client needs at scale.
Job Description
Sales Prospecting & Lead Generation:
- Identify and pursue new B2B sales opportunities across sectors such as corporate offices, hospitals, schools, event planners, and government institutions.
- Conduct market research to understand client needs, industry trends, and competitor positioning.
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and client engagement to contract negotiation and closing deals.
- Collaborate with operations and culinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery that meets client expectations.
- Maintain CRM systems and generate regular sales reports and forecasts.
- Build long-term relationships with clients by ensuring post-sale satisfaction,
Catering & Events:
- Engage event planners, HR/event leads in companies, wedding planners, and community organizations to promote foodcourt catering services.
- Prepare proposals and pricing for event catering packages—corporate events, parties, conferences, weddings, and product launches.
- Attend and represent the company at tastings, event setups, and industry expos to foster brand visibility.
- Ensure a seamless transition from sales to execution with the operations team for each event.
General Business Development:
- Research and identify new business opportunities, sectors, and niches to expand the customer base.
- Maintain detailed records of leads, sales pipelines, and client feedback using CRM tools.
- Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Work closely with marketing to develop promotional campaigns and B2B collateral.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in B2B sales or business development, preferably in the food & beverage or hospitality sector.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite.
- Self-motivated, result-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Experience working with corporate catering, bulk meal services, or institutional food supply.
- Existing network of contacts in the corporate, healthcare, or educational sectors.
- Understanding of food safety and quality assurance standards
Application Closing Date
10th July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@getfoodcourt.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
