Business Development & Sales Manager (Remote)

Overview

Responsibilities

• Market Research & ICP Definition: Lead comprehensive market research to deeply understand the Nigerian fintech and business ecosystem.
• Define and refine our Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), identifying high-value target segments, industry trends, and key opportunities for our solutions.
• Lead Generation & Sales Execution: Proactively build a pipeline of qualified leads through targeted outreach, via cold email campaigns, social selling on platforms like LinkedIn, and networking at relevant industry events and conferences.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract closure.
• Revenue Growth: Achieve and exceed sales targets by delivering tailored product pitches, demos, and consultative selling to enterprise and SME clients.
• Strategic Partnerships: Identify, engage and secure partnerships with key industry players (e.g., large cooperatives societies, banks, telcos) to accelerate adoption and market penetration.
• Pipeline, Performance Management & Reporting: Manage a robust sales and partnerships pipeline.
• Utilize CRM systems (as provided) to meticulously track activities, forecast sales, and deliver data-driven performance reports to the executive team.
• Brand Advocacy & Market Insight: Act as the primary brand ambassador in Nigeria.
• Gather and relay critical market intelligence, competitive analysis, and customer feedback to inform product development and refine market strategy.
• Team Leadership (Future): As the business grows, you will be responsible to recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing sales and development team in Nigeria, starting with you leading by example.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the crucial link between the Nigerian market and our global teams (Marketing, Operations, Product, and Engineering) to ensure a seamless client experience and successful market execution.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field (MBA is an added advantage).
• 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Partnerships, ideally in Fintech, Banking, or B2B SaaS within Nigeria.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding revenue targets and securing enterprise or strategic accounts.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s business landscape, financial services industry, and regulatory framework.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and oratory skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives and stakeholders.
• Experience with CRM tools and sales automation platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
• Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable to fast-paced, high-growth startup environments.
• What We Are Looking For:
• Strategic Vision: You don't just react; you proactively identify opportunities and build a plan to seize them.
• Execution Focus: You are a hands-on "doer," skilled at translating high-level strategy into tangible, day-to-day actions and results, especially in prospecting and outreach.
• Leadership & Ownership: You take full ownership of the Nigerian market, treating it as your own business unit within the company.
• Adaptability: You thrive on change and are comfortable navigating the ambiguity and rapid evolution of a startup.
• Results-Oriented: You are driven by targets, metrics, and measurable success, not just activity.
• Ethical Practice: You will demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices and standards.