Business Development Manager Job at Recruit with Adenike

RecruitwithAdenike is a recruitment and talent solutions brand committed to connecting high-performing professionals with forward-thinking organizations across diverse industries. From entry-level roles to executive placements, we help businesses attract, engage, and retain the right talent to fuel growth and success. Our approach is efficient, personalized, and rooted in a deep understanding of people and business needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Manager

Job Locations: Lagos Island and Mainland Regions, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Fintech / Financial Services

Role Overview

• We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth and market expansion across Lagos Mainland and Island.
• You will identify new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and manage relationships with key clients and stakeholders to increase user adoption of company'sproducts and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, markets, partnerships, and channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with merchants, agents, partners, and corporate clients.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Lead negotiations and close deals to expand the company’s market presence.
• Support product teams with feedback and market insights to improve offerings.
• Prepare and deliver compelling business proposals and presentations.
• Achieve and exceed set sales and business development targets.
• Provide regular reports on pipeline activity, market trends, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, compliance, and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably in fintech, banking, payments, or financial services.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding business development targets.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Solid understanding of financial services, digital payments, and fintech products.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be available to work onsite across Lagos Mainland and Island.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with mobile money, agency banking, or digital wallets.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian financial services landscape and regulatory environment.
• Existing network of corporate partners, merchants, or agents.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (N400,000 - N450,000 monthly) and attractive commission structure.
• Health insurance, pension, and transport allowance.
• Opportunity to work with a leading fintech brand driving financial inclusion.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with career growth opportunities.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitmentforce.africa@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.