Sales and Partnership Manager

Responsibilities:

Build and manage a pipeline of strategic partners: cooperatives, associations, employers, NGOs, fintechs Lead partnership negotiations end-to-end: proposals, commercial terms, contracts Drive direct sales of loan products, co-working space, and business support services Plan and execute field sales activities and community activations Meet monthly/quarterly disbursement and revenue targets Deliver a strategic growth plan within your first 10 days Report weekly/monthly on pipeline, disbursement, and partner performance to the MD Work closely with Credit, Recovery, Marketing, and Programs teams 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field. MBA is a plus 5–7 years of experience in sales, business development, or partnerships Experience in fintech, financial services, or microfinance/lending is preferred Proven track record of hitting sales targets and closing partnership deals Strong negotiation and relationship management skills Comfortable both structuring deals and doing hands-on fieldwork Understanding of Nigeria's SME/informal-sector lending space is a strong advantage. 

Location: Lagos  

Remuneration: NGN 600,000 monthly + 10% annual bonus on new business generated