Senior Business Development Manager at Lheon Consulting

About the Role

An established company is recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager to drive business growth and expand the client base through strategic sales and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective clients through cold calling, networking, and market research
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Understand client needs and tailor solutions from the company's product portfolio
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of services
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitors, and emerging opportunities
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and sales reports as required
• Represent the company at events, conferences, and client meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (MBA is a plus)
• 3–5 years, 5–10 years, or 10+ years of proven experience in a sales or business development role
• Strong background in insurance, fleet management, automobile, financial, retail, commercial, or fintech solutions
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Goal-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office Suite

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives
• Career development opportunities in a fast-growing company
• Benefits negotiable
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to shape the future of finance and technology in Africa