State Business Development Manager at Sales Force Consulting

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