Business Development Manager at Venus Finance
Venus Finance was founded with a vision to revolutionize financial systems and empower dreams by providing easy access to funds and creating risk-free, profitable investment opportunities. As a hub of financial solutions for Africa by Africans, Venus Finance is filling the financial gaps that have hindered people from achieving their career, business, academics, health, or financial goals. Over the years, we offered loan facilities to hundreds of people seeking to travel abroad for various purposes. We have expanded our offering to include business loans and personal loans for emergencies, payday advances and so on. We also launched an investment structure that our customers have utilized to earn millions of naira monthly.Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive business growth by acquiring new clients, promoting our financial services, and building strong customer relationships.
The ideal candidate has experience in loan sales, fintech, or financial services and is passionate about achieving sales targets while delivering excellent customer service.
The Ideal candidate should be able to
Identify and acquire new clients through prospecting, referrals, networking, and cold outreach.
Promote and sell the company’s loan products, proof of funds services, and business registration services.
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
Follow up on leads and convert prospects into customers.
Conduct client needs assessments and recommend suitable financial solutions.
Meet and exceed assigned sales and business development targets.
Prepare and submit regular sales and business development reports.
Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
3–5 years of proven experience in loan origination, retail credit sales, fintech business development, or customer acquisition within Nigeria’s financial services industry.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to identify prospects, conduct cold outreach, and build lasting client relationships.
Strong understanding of personal loan products, proof of funds services, and business registration processes, including CAC documentation.
Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to consistently achieve sales goals.
Strong organizational, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is an added advantage.