Business Development Executive (Fianacial Services)
Lagos, Lagos
Posted 20 days ago
- Company:
- BLAKSKILL LIMITED
- Company Description:
- BlakSkill is a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. Blakskill’s mission is to provide a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. We are dedicated to empowering African Talents, connecting them with exceptional career opportunities worldwide, fostering growth, and driving positive change in the African job market. We envision a future where African talent is globally recognized, and companies across the world have easy access to a pool of verified and highly skilled professionals from Africa. By adhering to our core principles and staying true to our mission and vision, Blakskill Limited is transforming the talent acquisition landscape, empowering African Talents, and facilitating global access to verified talents from an African perspective. Together, we are building a brighter future, one successful connection at a time.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 3 to 4 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 2
Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Financial Services
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
The candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and fostering client relationships to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
Job Responsibilities
• Identify, target, and acquire new clients, including high-net-worth individuals,
• corporate entities, and institutional investors, to generate new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of
• client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including investment analysts, portfolio managers, and
• legal advisors, to tailor financial products and services to meet client needs.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans aligned with the
• Company’s objectives and market trends.
• Set and achieve sales targets, ensuring increased revenue and profitability.
• Track progress against targets and identifying areas for improvement.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify industry trends,
• opportunities, and potential threats, providing insights to inform business strategies.
• Conduct meetings, presentations, and negotiations with potential clients to secure new
• business.
• Prepare and present proposals, contracts, and agreements to prospective clients to
• close deals.
• Maintain accurate records of business activities, client interactions, and sales progress.
• Prepare regular reports for management on performance and gives market insights.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is
• required. MBA or professional certification (e.g., CIS, ICAN) is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or relationship
• management roles within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth
• in a competitive market environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build
• rapport and influence decision-makers at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with analytical skills and the ability to identify market opportunities and develop actionable plans.
• Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service
• and achieving business objectives.
