Head, Business Development Northern Region
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Job Summary
Industry: Pension Fund Administration (Confidential)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Company: Our client one of Nigerias leading Pension Fund Administrators is seeking an exceptional Head Business Development (North) to lead business growth across Northern Nigeria.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished business development executive with a strong understanding of the Northern Nigerian market an extensive professional network and a proven ability to drive revenue expand market share and lead high-performing sales teams.
If you are passionate about building strategic relationships delivering sustainable business growth and making a lasting impact in the financial services industry this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for:
Driving RSA acquisition Assets Under Management (AUM) growth and contribution inflows across Northern Nigeria.
Developing and executing regional business development strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives.
Winning and managing high-value corporate government and institutional relationships.
Expanding agency networks and strategic partnerships across the region.
Increasing voluntary contributions RSA transfers and penetration into underserved market segments.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with MDAs corporate organisations labour unions trade associations and other key stakeholders.
Leading mentoring and developing regional business development teams to consistently exceed performance targets.
Monitoring market trends competitor activities and regulatory developments to identify new growth opportunities.
Ensuring full compliance with PenCom guidelines governance requirements and ethical marketing practices.
Bachelors Degree or HND in Marketing Business Administration or a related discipline.
A Masters degree and relevant executive or professional certifications will be a distinct advantage.
10 years professional experience including at least 8 years within the financial services industry.
Minimum of 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
Demonstrated success in driving business growth sales performance and market expansion across Northern Nigeria.
Strong relationships with government institutions corporate organisations labour unions and other key decision-makers within the region.
Extensive experience managing multi-state sales operations and leading geographically dispersed teams.
Deep understanding of Northern Nigerias business environment culture and market dynamics.
Excellent leadership stakeholder management negotiation communication and strategic planning skills.
High integrity with a strong commitment to compliance and ethical business practices.
Why Join
This role offers the opportunity to:
Join a respected and forward-looking financial institution.
Lead one of the most strategically important business regions in Nigeria.
Influence business strategy and organisational growth.
Work alongside experienced industry leaders.
Enjoy a competitive executive remuneration package and excellent career growth opportunities.
Required Skills:
Bachelors Degree or HND in Marketing Business Administration or a related discipline. A Masters degree and relevant executive or professional certifications will be a distinct advantage. 10 years professional experience including at least 8 years within the financial services industry. Minimum of 5 years in a senior management or leadership role. Demonstrated success in driving business growth sales performance and market expansion across Northern Nigeria. Strong relationships with government institutions corporate organisations labour unions and other key decision-makers within the region. Extensive experience managing multi-state sales operations and leading geographically dispersed teams. Deep understanding of Northern Nigerias business environment culture and market dynamics. Excellent leadership stakeholder management negotiation communication and strategic planning skills. High integrity with a strong commitment to compliance and ethical business practices. Why Join This role offers the opportunity to: Join a respected and forward-looking financial institution. Lead one of the most strategically important business regions in Nigeria. Influence business strategy and organisational growth. Work alongside experienced industry leaders. Enjoy a competitive executive remuneration package and excellent career growth opportunities.
