Business Development Manager Job at Kaplo Africa

Kaplo is Africa's most innovative Human Resource & Business Support Solutions provider, serving clients with cutting-edge business advisory and human capital solutions across diverse sectors of the African economy. At Kaplo, we have proven expertise in business advisory and human resource capabilities targeted at productivity, profitability, sustainability, transformation and overall growth of your business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Finance

Job Summary

• We are hiring a highly skilled Business Development Manager with compulsory finance industry experience to drive revenue growth, identify new business opportunities, and strengthen client relationships.
• The ideal candidate must have a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of business development specifically within the finance sector.

Key Responsibilities
Business Growth & Strategy:

• Develop and execute growth strategies tailored to the financial services market.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams within the finance ecosystem.
• Conduct market and financial industry research to stay ahead of trends and competitors.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, and financial stakeholders.
• Deliver tailored financial solutions to meet client needs and enhance satisfaction.
• Negotiate and close high-value deals to meet revenue targets.

Sales & Revenue Generation:

• Identify, qualify, and convert leads specifically within the finance industry.
• Prepare and deliver professional proposals, pitches, and business plans for financial products/services.
• Monitor sales performance and optimize strategies for improved financial gains.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Collaborate with marketing, finance, and operations teams to support business objectives.
• Provide detailed reports on sales, market insights, revenue forecasts, and business performance.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and financial regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in business development within the finance industry (this is compulsory).

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify and maximize financial business opportunities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and business/financial analytics platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding revenue and business development targets in the finance sector.

Benefits

• Salary: N500,000 monthly.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, dynamic, and growth-driven work environment.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: kaploafrica@gmail.com using "Business Development Manager - Finance" as the subject of the email.