First Excelsia Professional Services – Our client, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Microfinance

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking to hire a compentent and driven business development manager to join its team.
• As the Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in identifying new opportunities, cultivating strong industry relationships, conducting market research, and driving revenue growth.
• The role holders will beresponsible for managing key strategic partnerships, finding, and retaining clients, and bringing sales and growth to the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Leading and growing the business by implementing proactive strategies to achieve operational efficiency and enhance customer experience.
• Developing and executing tactical business plans, balancing market opportunities, growth potential, and risk considerations.
• Proposing and implementing strategies for business expansion and operational improvements.
• Driving client acquisition and retention, ensuring quality service delivery and achieving profitability targets.
• Overseeing and coordinating market-facing staff to achieve performance objectives.
• Assessing and improving business performance, including staff management and market-driven product offerings.
• Overseeing and coordinating market-facing staff to achieve performance objectives.
• Managing resources efficiently to ensure business goals are met within set timelines.
• Mobilizing deposits and ensure accurate and timely report submissions.
• Collaborating with management to align business activities with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Ensuring compliance with risk management, audit standards, and company policies.
• Performing additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Person Specification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a business development manager, or a similar role
• Track record of success in business development or sales.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in risk management and compliance standards.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.