Sales Force Consulting (a subsidiary of SF Metrics & Analytics Ltd) – Our client, a Fintech Microfinance Bank with head office in Lagos.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: State Business Development Manager
Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Our client is a Fintech Microfinance Bank with head office in Lagos but with robust operations in Onitsha, South East and branches in key cities of Nigeria.
- They presently seek to recruit strategic and result-oriented State Business Development Manager to lead and drive business growth in Anambra State.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for market expansion, revenue growth, key account management and state team leadership.
- This role requires a deep understanding of the local market, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives that align with company goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the business development strategy for Anambra State in alignment with overall company goals.
- Identify and pursue new market opportunities, channels, and partnerships across the state.
- Manage and expand a portfolio of key clients and strategic accounts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, local partners, community leaders, and government agencies.
- Lead market research and competitor analysis to inform sales strategies.
- Monitor performance metrics and prepare regular reports on sales performance and market trends.
- Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing local sales or agent network (if applicable). Ensure full compliance with regulatory and operational standards across all field activities.
- Represent the company at local events trade shows, and industry forums.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. MBA is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales, business development, or territory management, preferably within Anambra or the South-East region.
- Strong experience in POS terminal transactions, merchant and agency banking.
- Must have at least 500 agents, merchants and aggregators to convert within the first 2 weeks.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and growing market share.
- Strong understanding of the local business environment and customer landscape.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.
- Ability to travel within the state as needed.
- Must currently live in Onitsha or Awka
Competency and Skill Requirements:
- Candidate must be computer literate
- Must be passionate about the useof digital platforms.
- Analytical and presentational skills.
- A very high level of commercial awareness.
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Attention to details.
- Fluency in Igbo is a strong advantage.
- Experience working in FINTECH, banking, sectors is desirable.
Benefits
- Salary: N150,000 Monthly.
- Incentive: N500k for meeting POS deployment target
Application Closing Date
10th June, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: salesforceconsultingng@gmail.com using “State Business Development Manager-Anambra” as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted