Business Development Manager at Outsource Nigeria

• We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to spearhead customer acquisition and market expansion for our payment system.
• The role focuses on identifying and convincing potential clients—including merchants, SMEs, and corporate organizations—to adopt our payment platform.
• The ideal candidate will combine strategic sales expertise with strong relationship-building skills to drive revenue growth and establish our payment system as a trusted solution in the market.

• The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and executing growth strategies to attract new clients to our payment ecosystem.
• This includes researching new business opportunities, pitching our solutions to decision-makers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring smooth onboarding of new clients.
• The candidate must possess in-depth knowledge of the payments/fintech industry, strong persuasive communication skills, and a proven track record of achieving sales targets.

• Identify and prospect new business opportunities within target sectors (e.g., retail, e-commerce, service providers, SMEs).
• Develop and execute sales strategies to onboard new customers onto the company’s payment system.
• Conduct client presentations and product demonstrations that highlight the value and benefits of the payment solution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Negotiate and close business deals in line with company objectives.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure seamless customer onboarding and satisfaction.
• Track, analyze, and report sales activities and progress toward targets.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory requirements within the payments and fintech space.
• Represent the company at networking events, trade shows, and industry forums to generate leads.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual business development targets.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA is an added advantage).
• 3 - 5 years of proven experience in business development, sales, or account management (preferably in fintech, payments, banking, or technology sectors).
• Strong understanding of digital payment systems, merchant acquiring, and financial technology solutions.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build trust and persuade clients at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, presentations, and industry events.

Key Competencies:

• Sales and persuasion skills
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Relationship management
• Market intelligence
• Resilience and adaptability
• Goal-driven with a high sense of ownership.