About the Role
Turaco is revolutionizing the insurance landscape across Africa by empowering banks and fintechs to seamlessly serve their customers with innovative coverage. We are seeking an ambitious, results-driven Business Development Manager for Bancassurance & Strategic Partnerships to accelerate our rapid expansion in Nigeria. In this hunter role, you will lead high-impact new business acquisition, cultivating strategic alliances with commercial banks, fintechs, microfinance institutions, and telecommunications companies to embed affordable insurance solutions directly into their ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities- Identify, prospect, and secure high-value distribution partnerships across Nigeria's banking, fintech, and alternative sectors.
- Own the complete business development lifecycle from initial pitch and proposal development to commercial negotiation, contract execution, and launch.
- Engage C-suite executives, Managing Directors, and Heads of Bancassurance to uncover embedded insurance opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with internal Product, Underwriting, and Finance teams to structure commercially sustainable and competitive offerings.
- Maintain a robust sales pipeline, delivering weekly forecasts and consistently meeting Gross Written Premium (GWP) targets.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Insurance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven B2B sales or business development experience within Nigerian financial services, fintech, or insurance.
- Established professional network and demonstrated ability to successfully pitch and close senior decision-makers.
- Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and deal-closing capabilities.
- Deep understanding of Nigeria's regulatory and commercial landscape regarding digital financial services and insurance.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives and revenue growth bonuses.
- Opportunity to shape the future of embedded insurance and financial inclusion across Africa.
- Dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment with clear pathways for career advancement.