Business Development Manager - Advisory

About this role

The role is for a Business Development Manager at Sage Grey Technologies Limited in Lagos. The BDM is responsible for identifying and securing bankable transactions and projects, developing strategic client relationships, and expanding the company’s deal pipeline to drive revenue growth. The position involves sourcing opportunities across multiple sectors, engaging with corporates, financial institutions, investors and partners, and leading business development initiatives. It targets individuals with experience in deal origination, advisory services, and client relationship management. The employer focuses on technology-led solutions and aims to grow its advisory and finance-related engagements.

What you would do

• Identify and originate viable transactions and projects for the company.
• Source opportunities across sectors including infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, oil & gas, telecoms, technology, real estate, agribusiness, financial services and other strategic sectors.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients, projects and transactions.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with corporates, project sponsors, financial institutions, investors, government agencies, DFIs and strategic partners.
• Lead business development initiatives to increase transaction volumes and company revenue.
• Identify opportunities for financial advisory, capital raising, project finance, debt syndication, mergers & acquisitions and related mandates.
• Build and maintain long-term client and stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct meetings, presentations and negotiations with prospective and existing clients.
• Represent the company at industry events and promote its brand and services.
• Prepare periodic business development reports and pipeline updates.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking & Finance or related disciplines.
• Strong network within corporate, banking, investment and business communities.
• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in business development, investment banking, corporate finance, financial advisory, project finance or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in transaction origination and client relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify business opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and deliver under pressure.

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