Lagos Head, Business Development (Insurance)

Job Title: Lagos Head Business Development (Insurance)

Location: Lagos Nigeria

We require a high-caliber strategic hunter and executive leader capable of directly driving revenue growth and representing our brand at the highest corporate level.

Responsibilities

1. Business Development

• Develop and implement strategies to increase premium income and profitability.
  
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across corporate SME government and retail sectors.
  
• Build strategic partnerships with brokers agents financial institutions and corporate organizations.
  
• Lead negotiations and close high-value insurance contracts.
  
• Expand the companys presence within Abuja and other target markets.
  

2. Marketing Strategy

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans aligned with the companys business objectives.
  
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs market trends and competitor activities.
  
• Position the companys insurance products effectively in the marketplace.
  
• Manage branding advertising public relations and promotional campaigns.
  

3. Sales Leadership

• Set annual and quarterly sales targets for the marketing and business development team.
  
• Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  
• Recruit train coach and motivate marketing executives and sales representatives.
  
• Develop incentive programs to improve team productivity.
  

4. Product Development

• Collaborate with underwriting actuarial and claims teams to develop customer-focused insurance products.
  
• Recommend improvements to existing products based on customer feedback and market demand.
  
• Support product launches and promotional activities.
  

5. Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the companys strategic planning and annual business plans.
  
• Prepare business development forecasts and revenue projections.
  
• Analyze business performance and recommend growth initiatives.
  

6. Reporting

• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual performance reports.
  
• Present business development updates to executive management.
  
• Use data analytics to measure campaign effectiveness and sales performance.
  

Competencies

Proven track record of mapping new market segments designing entry strategies and independently securing high-value corporate accounts.

Exceptional capability to engage negotiate with and close complex deals with high level executives and key industry decision-makers.

Deep understanding of sector-specific risk parameters market dynamics and regulatory frameworks (including complex risk placements and advanced policy structures).

Extensive experience in structuring sophisticated commercial bids underwriting alignment and delivering high-impact executive presentations.

Ability to mentor junior and middle-cadre teams optimize sales pipelines and collaborate with internal technical departments to fulfill client commitments.

Required Qualifications & Experience

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience with at least four (4) years in a managerial position.

BSc/HND in Marketing/Insurance

Associate member of either CIIN/CII

Strong Communication Skill

Proficiency in the use of computer

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to using LAG-IHBD-26 as subject of the mail.

Required Qualifications & Experience

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience with at least four (4) years in a managerial position.

BSc/HND in Marketing/Insurance

Associate member of either CIIN/CII

Strong Communication Skill

Proficiency in the use of computer

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to using LAG-IHBD-26 as subject of the mail.