Group Head of Strategic Business Development at Assets Microfinance Bank

A Group of company in Lekki area of Lagos is in urgent need of a Group Head of Strategic Business Development. The Head of strategic business development is responsible for the growth of the company’s market share through the sales and distribution of the company’s existing products, development of new products and services, forging new relationships while enhancing the old ones.

The core responsibilities of the Head of Strategic Business Development Manager includes, but are not limited to:

• Identification of sales leads
• Establish &maintain a good working relationship with new and existing clients
• Pivotal in the Product Development/Creation process by providing client feedbacks and gathering essential data and
• Pitch value-adding goods and services to new and potential clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• In-depth knowledge of the company’s products and value proposition
• Developing growth strategies and plans to drive revenue and increase market share and client base
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients
• Writing business proposals
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams
• Play a leading role in Product Development / Creation
• Recommendation to Board and Management on growth strategies and supporting budget.

Suggested Key Performance Indicators:

• Client acquisition and Income generated per product
• New Clients secured (leased and/or generating an income)
• Number of new products facilitated
• Revenue and Cost budget performance.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• degree in any of the following; Business Development, Marketing, Economics or Finance. A professional qualification in Marketing or Channel Management is a plus
• Experience with design and implementation of business development strategy
• Strong negotiation skills and demonstrable conflict resolution tactic
• Target driven with excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to self-motivate and motivate a team