Head, Business Development - Northern Region
$27,000,000–$45,000,000 year
On-siteAbuja, FCT, Nigeria
Job Summary
Drive RSA acquisition, Assets Under Management (AUM) growth, and contribution inflows across Northern Nigeria by developing regional business strategies and winning high-value corporate, government, and institutional relationships. Expand agency networks and increase voluntary contributions while monitoring market trends to identify new growth opportunities. Lead and mentor regional business development teams to consistently exceed performance targets, ensuring full compliance with PenCom guidelines and ethical marketing practices. Requires 10+ years of experience in financial services with a focus on Northern Nigeria market dynamics. Base pay ranges from N27m to N45m per annum plus official car and other benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline
- 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 Nigeria's 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
Desired Qualifications
- A Master's degree and relevant executive or professional certifications
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