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We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Head of Real Estate Sales Location: Abuja (FCT) Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Group Chief Executive Officer Industry: Real Estate / Property Development
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven Head of Real Estate Sales to lead sales operations, drive revenue growth, and expand our client's real estate business.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking, financial services, real estate, or another target-driven industry, with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets, managing high-performing teams, and closing high-value transactions.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to independently source, negotiate, and close real estate transactions valued at 500 million or more per deal.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve revenue and business growth targets.
Identify, negotiate, and close high-value real estate transactions worth 500 million and above.
Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate investors, and institutional clients.
Lead, manage, and motivate the sales team to consistently achieve individual and departmental targets.
Drive new business acquisition through strategic prospecting, networking, and partnerships.
Establish sales KPIs, monitor performance, and implement strategies to improve conversion rates.
Oversee the entire sales cycle, from lead generation and client engagement to negotiation and transaction closure.
Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to strengthen market positioning.
Collaborate with marketing, finance, and legal teams to facilitate successful transactions.
Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and revenue performance updates for executive management.
Requirements and Qualifications
Relevant qualifications and proven experience in senior sales leadership, preferably within banking, financial services, real estate, or another highly target-driven industry.
Demonstrated history of consistently meeting or exceeding sales and revenue targets.
Proven ability to source, negotiate, and close high-value transactions, with the capacity to close individual real estate deals worth at least 500 million.
Strong experience in business development, client acquisition, and strategic relationship management.
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and manage high-performing sales teams.
Excellent negotiation, communication, commercial awareness, and leadership skills.
Strong network of potential investors, high-net-worth clients, or corporate decision-makers is an advantage.
Highly motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a performance-driven environment.
Important Location Requirement:
Only candidates currently residing in Lagos will be considered.
The successful candidate must be willing to relocate permanently to Abuja, with relocation support provided by the organisation.
Compensation and Benefits During Probation:
Monthly Salary: 1,000,000 – 1,200,000.
Official vehicle.
Relocation allowance.
Upon Confirmation:
Monthly Salary: 1,500,000.
Housing allowance and official vehicle.
Professional development allowance of up to 1,000,000 annually.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Pension and PAYE.
Relocation support.