Head, Business Development at Tekla Finance

Tekla Finance is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Business Development Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Tekla Finance is looking for a detail-oriented and driven Head of Business Development to increase company revenue by identifying profitable business opportunities and developing long-term business growth strategies.
• To be successful as a Head of Business Development, the ideal candidate should be persuasive and have strong business acumen. Ultimately, an exceptional Head of Business Development should be adept at negotiating sound business deals as well as demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• The candidate will also possess a strong background in finance and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategies and plans
• Prospect, acquire and manage relationships with clients
• Increasing client base
• Negotiate with counter-parties
• Identify and map business strengths and customer needs
• Research viable alternative income streams
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements
• Have an in-depth knowledge of financial products and value proposition
• Advise the Managing Director on business and market opportunities
• Write business proposals

Skills and Qualifications

• First degree in Business, Finance or Economics
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role, 2 of which must be at managerial levels
• Ability to self-motivate and motivate a team
• Experience working to and exceeding targets
• Masters/MBA preferred
• Fintech Experience preferred
• Chartered Project Management Professional Preferred
• Experience with design and implementation of business development strategy
• High-level communication and negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management and Conflict Resolution skills

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and  Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email. Note: Only candidates in Abuja should apply