Business Development Officer at Pennylender Limited

Summary

• Are you passionate about sales, B2B relationship building, and financial inclusion in the healthcare sector?
• We’re hiring a Business Development Officer to drive growth across our pharmaceutical loan portfolio.
• In this role, you'll build and manage a high-converting sales pipeline by identifying and acquiring pharmacies, distributors, and health-focused businesses, while also exploring opportunities to serve pharmacy staff with tailored personal loan products.
• If you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and understand how pharmacies operate, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive B2B acquisition by identifying and onboarding pharmacies, medical stores, and pharmaceutical distributors in need of business loans.
• Pitch and sell loan products to both business owners and, where applicable, their employees (e.g., pharmacists and pharmacy staff).
• Conduct needs-based analysis and recommend suitable financial solutions aligned with business growth goals.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals.
• Execute end-to-end sales activities: lead generation, cold outreach, field visits, onboarding, documentation, and disbursement support.
• Collaborate closely with credit, risk, and collections teams to ensure loan quality and timely repayment.
• Track and manage your sales, and deliver weekly performance updates and market intelligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND / OND in Business, Marketing, Pharmacology, Finance, or related field.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in sales, B2B marketing, pharmaceutical field work, or SME lending.
• Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical ecosystem and how retail pharmacies operate.
• Results-oriented mindset with a proven ability to meet or exceed monthly targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working independently and in the field.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical sales, loan sales, or fintech lending.
• A personal network within the pharmaceutical space.