Business Development Manager

DelonJobs is seeking to hire a Business Development Manager for a financial Company in Lagos, Nigeria. 

The ideal candidate is responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities for the group and its subsidiaries. The role involves developing strategic partnerships, growing market shar, expanding the customer base and supporting the overall revenue objectives of the financial group.

Interested candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, along with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior operations leadership role within a financial institution or financial services organization

Monthly net salary is between N1,700,000 - N2,250,000

Interested candidates should send their CVs with the subject “Business Development Manager - BDEL251” to cv@delon.ng 

Job Type: Full-time 

Key Responsibilities:     

Business Development & Growth Strategy

• Drive revenue and market share by identifying new opportunities across group subsidiaries.
• Develop and implement strategies for customer acquisition and account growth.
• Maintain a strong pipeline through continuous prospecting and market analysis.

Strategic Partnerships & Relationship Management

• Initiate and negotiate partnerships with banks, fintechs, and key stakeholders.
• Foster long-term relationships with regulators, institutional clients, and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).

Market Expansion & Brand Positioning

• Enhance company visibility within the Nigerian fintech space.
• Represent the company at industry events and collaborate on marketing campaigns to support growth objectives.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Align business initiatives with internal teams (finance, tech, operations).
• Support product development with market insights and partnership needs.

Sales & Marketing Execution

• Design and execute local and international sales strategies.
• Launch partner programs and track sales performance.
• Oversee both traditional and digital marketing campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer acquisition.

Implementation & Performance Reporting

• Lead early-stage execution of growth initiatives before expanding the team.
• Define KPIs and regularly report on business development outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in business development, preferably within a financial services group.
• MBA or professional certifications (e.g. CFA, ICAN, CIM or CIS) are added advantage. 
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial services market. 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. 
• Proficiency in CRM tools  
• Analytical and strategic thinking abilities. 
• High-level professionalism and client-service orientation.  
• Proven track record in sales, client acquisition, and strategic relationship management. 
• Experience across multiple financial services segments (e.g., banking, FX) is a plus. 

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Career Growth & Strategic Leadership Exposure
• Professional Development & Industry Influence