Head, Business Development

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate consistent business development success and target-driven achievements.
  
• Lead the formulation, execution, and monitoring of the company’s business development, market penetration strategies, and plans for enhancing business growth.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify new business opportunities and market trends within the energy industry.
• Identify, establish, and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances with key industry players.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and counterparties, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Drive sales initiatives to increase revenue, including negotiating contracts and closing deals.
• Prepare and present business proposals, bids, and tenders to potential clients and partners.
• Monitor and analyze competitor activities, identifying differentiation and market advantage opportunities.
• Enhance the company's brand presence and reputation through targeted marketing and promotional activities.
• Prepare regular reports on business development activities, achievements, and market insights for senior management.
• Work closely with other departments, including marketing, production, and finance, to ensure alignment of business development strategies with overall company goals.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to network and promote business opportunities.
• Develop and manage the business development budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.

Requirements:

• Minimum of BSc in Business Administration or related fields. (What is important is the person's experience and general knowledge of the Fintech industry)
• The candidate must be a member of a Foreign Professional body or have an MSC in any related field from any foreign university.
• At least a Foreign certification in Sales or Business management.
• Minimum of 10 (+/-) years of experience in business development within the Fintech industry.
• Strong understanding of the Financial market, including key trends, players, and technologies.
• Deep understanding of the peculiar dynamics of the regulatory agencies and strong personal contacts within them.
• Communication Skills, complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong management skills.
• A proper understanding of the financial industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in market analysis and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and close deals effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.
• Experience in managing business development projects from conception to completion.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.
• The Applicant must reside in Lagos.

Competencies

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suites (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good knowledge of upcoming and ongoing key projects in the Fintech sector.
• Proven sales contacts in Nigeria's Fintech companies.
• Proven track record of winning businesses and meeting targets.
• Capability to identify needs and develop real-world solutions.
• Business intelligence gathering skills.
• Self-motivated with a strategic mindset.
• Proven experience working with minimum supervision.
• Charismatic, social, responsible, and passionate about the job.

Remuneration: NGN 1,000,000 - 1,200,000 Monthly.