Head, Business Development - Northern Region

Industry: Pension Fund Administration (Confidential)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Company: Our client, one of Nigeria's 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.

Requirements

§  Bachelor's Degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline.

§  A Master's 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 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.

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.

Benefits