Sales Executive(with experience within private security industry)

Position: Sales Executive(with experience within private security industry)

Location: Ikeja GRA, Lagos

Employment Type: Full\-time

About the Role

We are looking for a results\-driven Sales Executive to join our growing private security company. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities with corporate clients, residential estates, and commercial properties requiring professional manned guarding services.

Key Responsibilities

● Strategic Prospecting: Identify and engage with high\-value prospects, including corporate organizations, luxury residential estates, hotels, and financial institutions.

● Consultative Selling: Conduct on\-site security assessments to understand the unique vulnerabilities of a client and propose tailored manned\-guarding solutions.

● Relationship Management: Build and nurture long\-term partnerships with decision\-makers, ensuring our services consistently align with their evolving needs.

● Deal Execution: Manage the end\-to\-end sales process—from initial contact and professional presentations to negotiating service agreements and closing contracts.

● Market Intelligence: Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity within the Lagos landscape to ensure our offerings remain competitive and innovative.

Requirements

Essential:

We value professionals who are disciplined, articulate, and genuinely interested in solving client problems.

● Experience: 2–3 years of proven success in B2B sales (experience in the security, banking, insurance and FMCG industry is an advantage).

● Local Expertise: A deep understanding of the Lagos corporate and real estate environment.

● Communication: Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at the executive level.

● Attributes: You are a self\-starter who thrives on autonomy, possesses a high level of integrity, and maintains a positive, resilient attitude in the face of challenges.

● Education & Mobility: A Bachelor’s degree, HND, or OND in a relevant field; a valid driver’s license and the willingness to travel across Lagos for client meetings are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

● Industry Expertise: A background in the private security sector or a related service\-oriented industry is highly desirable.

● Established Network: An existing portfolio of corporate contacts across Lagos, with a proven ability to navigate complex organizations and reach key decision\-makers.

● Lagos Market Intelligence: A deep understanding of the local real estate and corporate landscape, including familiarity with residential estate board operations and the specialized security requirements of high\-rise commercial developments.

What We're Looking For

A confident go\-getter who can hit the ground running. You should be comfortable making cold calls, attending meetings, and closing deals quickly. You must be persistent, professional, and able to handle rejection while maintaining a positive attitude.

What We Offer

● Competitive Compensation

● Professional Growth: An environment that encourages career advancement and rewards high performance.

● Impact: The opportunity to work with a dedicated team that is making Lagos a safer place to live and work.