Job Description
About Us
Realhouse Communications Limited is the publisher of Castles Lifestyle and Highbrow Living — two of Lagos's leading lifestyle and real estate magazines, read by high-net-worth individuals, property investors, and corporate decision-makers. We're currently expanding, with new magazine titles and several digital platforms — including a website and social media channels — in development. We're growing our advertising sales team and looking for a driven Marketing/Business Development Manager to lead that charge
About the Role
We're looking for a commercially-minded relationship-builder to drive advertising and sponsorship revenue across our publications. You'll own the full sales cycle — from identifying and prospecting real estate developers, estate agencies, banks, corporate advertisers, and media/advertising agencies that place ads on behalf of their clients, to closing deals with CEOs and senior decision-makers. If you thrive on hitting targets, building high-value relationships, and closing deals, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
• Develop and execute the advertising sales strategy to hit revenue targets
• Identify and prospect new advertisers across real estate, banking, and corporate sectors
• Build relationships with media/communications and advertising/media-buying agencies that place ads for their clients, positioning our titles and platforms in their planning
• Build and manage a pipeline of leads from first contact through to signed deal
• Build strong relationships with CEOs, marketing managers, and other senior stakeholders
• Negotiate rates and packages, and close advertising and sponsorship deals
• Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities
• Supervise and mentor a small team of marketing/BD executives
• Report on pipeline, revenue, and performance to senior management
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, or related field
• 5-7 years' experience in marketing, advertising sales, or business development — media, publishing, real estate, or financial services background preferred
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong negotiation skills and a knack for building relationships with senior executives
• Solid understanding of the Lagos business landscape
• Comfortable with CRM/pipeline tracking tools and Microsoft Excel
• Self-motivated, resilient, and well-organised, with the ability to manage multiple client relationships at once
• Willingness to travel within Lagos for client meetings
What We Offer
• Competitive base salary plus commission on revenue generated
• Transport, communication (GSM/data), and other standard allowances
• HMO health insurance and pension
• A fast-growing, well-respected publishing brand with strong industry relationships
• Real ownership of revenue strategy and a clear path to grow into senior leadership
Pay: ₦650,000.00 - ₦900,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
• Can you resume immediately?
• This is a full time, on-site role. Is this arrangement suitable for you?
• Have you ever led a marketing team of at least 2 members excluding yourself before?
Education:
• Undergraduate (Required)
Experience:
• Business Development/Marketing: 5 years (Required)
Location:
• Lagos (Required)
Work Location: In person
