Business Development Manager (Financial Services)

About this role

A full-time Business Development Manager role based in Lekki/Lagos for a growing financial services company that offers corporate lending and fixed deposit investment solutions. The position targets professionals with experience in traditional financial services who can identify, pursue and manage corporate clients and drive revenue. The role focuses on acquiring corporate lending and deposit business, maintaining client relationships, and coordinating with internal teams to execute transactions. The employer seeks candidates with a proven track record in financial services sales, a strong network of corporate contacts, and the ability to work onsite Monday to Friday.

What you would do

• Develop and execute plans to win new corporate clients.
• Identify organisations with borrowing or investment needs.
• Generate and manage a pipeline of corporate lending prospects.
• Build relationships with business owners and key decision-makers.
• Drive acquisition of corporate deposits and fixed deposits.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations and negotiations.
• Assess client needs and suggest lending or investment solutions.
• Meet monthly and quarterly business development and revenue targets.
• Provide reports on activities, pipeline and performance.

What they are asking for

• Experience in business development/sales within traditional financial services.
• Direct experience in selling or facilitating corporate loans, fixed deposits or investment products.
• Understanding of corporate lending and deposit mobilisation markets.
• Existing network of corporate relationships.
• Target-driven and commercially minded.
• Ability to engage with senior business executives and decision-makers.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, closing, and relationship-management skills.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work onsite Monday to Friday.

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