Who are we

Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.

At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients' unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors - both emerging and established - we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.

A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.

In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart here.

About The Role

Knight Frank Nigeria is seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Business Development Officer to support the growth of our real estate advisory, property/facility management and agency services. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for the property industry.

You will play a key role in originating new business, developing client relationships, and promoting Knight Frank's market-leading services across residential, commercial, retail, industrial, and mixed-use sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities across Knight Frank's service lines including sales, leasing, valuation, property management, facility management, and advisory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, investors, developers, and corporate clients.
• Originate instructions and support Partners and Surveyors in executing business development strategies.
• Represent Knight Frank at client meetings, site inspections, networking events, and industry functions.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and pitches to prospective clients.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, client interactions, and instructions.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery to clients.

Person Specification

• A graduate in Estate Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in business development/sales in real estate consultancy, banking or insurance company (professional services environment preferred).
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian property market.
• Proven ability to generate leads, build relationships, and close business.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially aware.
• Professional, confident, and able to represent the Knight Frank brand with credibility.

Competitive salary

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.