About the Role
Venus Finance is a forward-thinking financial institution dedicated to revolutionizing financial systems and empowering dreams across Africa. We bridge critical financial gaps by offering accessible loan facilities, proof of funds services, business registration, and lucrative investment opportunities. We are currently seeking a dynamic and proactive Business Development Manager to lead our client acquisition efforts and accelerate our market presence in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Identify and acquire new retail and corporate clients through strategic prospecting, networking, referrals, and targeted cold outreach.
- Drive the promotion and sale of our core financial products, including personal loans, business loans, proof of funds services, and CAC business registration solutions.
- Build, nurture, and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with both new and existing clients.
- Manage the sales pipeline effectively by following up on leads and consistently converting prospects into active customers.
- Conduct thorough client needs assessments to recommend the most suitable financial solutions.
- Consistently meet and exceed assigned monthly and quarterly sales and business development targets.
- Prepare comprehensive sales reports and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and emerging customer needs.
- Collaborate closely with internal operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery and high customer satisfaction.
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of proven experience in loan origination, retail credit sales, fintech business development, or customer acquisition within the Nigerian financial services sector.
- Strong understanding of personal loan products, proof of funds services, and corporate registration processes including CAC documentation.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and highly target-driven with a proven track record of achieving sales goals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM tools.
- Competitive salary with attractive commission and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for rapid career advancement within a fast-growing fintech company.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
- A collaborative, high-energy, and innovative work environment.