Head, Business Development - Peak Financials Company Limited - Ketu, Lagos
(2026-01)
- Create business plans to reach company targets for growth and revenue.
- Study economic trends to find new customer groups and areas for expansion.
- Help design and introduce new financial products (e.g., new types of loans or savings accounts) to the public.
- Build relationships with other companies (like banks or tech firms) to offer better services.
- Attend industry events to raise the company's profile and create referral networks.
- Find new customers and convince them to use the firm's services.
- Prepare proposals and deliver presentations to win high-value clients and corporate accounts.
- Keep in touch with big clients to make sure they are happy and loyal.
- Lead a team of sales and marketing staff, tracking their daily performance using KPIs (Key Performance Indicators—numbers that show how well a team is doing its job).
- Help check if a client's financial status is strong enough to get a loan.
- Monitor the portfolio to make sure clients pay back their loans on time.
- Report directly to the MD/CEO on customers' feedbacks and Business progression.
Head, Wealth Management - Pathway Asset Management Limited - Lekki, Lagos
(2025-06 - 2025-12)
- Identified and evaluated new business opportunities, and develop strategies to convert them into new clients
- Developed and maintained client relationships.
- Built a client base and follow up with the clients to close business deals.
- Developed business prospects for new and existing customers.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve business growth objectives.
- Led the development and execution of business development strategies to drive revenue growth. Provide financial advisory to high net-worth clients and institutional entities on the ideal asset allocation structure.
- Funds Mobilized.
- Ensured cost-effective funds through deposit mobilization.
- Generated new business and leads.
- Fostered a collaborative and results-driven team culture.
- Ensured the team is aligned with the company's strategic goals and objectives.
- Provided regular reports to the GCEO on business development progress and outcomes.
Senior Manager, Business Development - NLPC Pension Fund Administrators Limited - Anthony, Lagos
(2011-07 - 2025-05)
- Bridged executive strategy and daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, like those set by the National Pension Commission (PenCom), protect fund assets, and manage client relationships to drive growth.
- Oversaw the day-to-day running of Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs).
- Ensured timely processing of contributions, withdrawals, and retirement benefits.
- Ensured the PFA follows all local pension laws.
- Managed PenCom audits, off-site returns, and daily valuation reporting.
- Drived growth by acquiring new corporate accounts, retaining existing contributors, and marketing products to the public.
- Protected pension assets by following strict investment guidelines.
- Monitored market trends to maximize returns while keeping risk low.
- Handled complaints, issues periodic statements to RSA holders, and maintains transparency.
- Reported results to Head, Business Development.
Senior Officer, Business Development - Proserv Nigeria Limited - Lekki, Lagos
(2008-05 - 2011-06)
- Looked for new corporate and government clients.
- Tracked potential sales from first contact to the final deal.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing.
- Created detailed project proposals and responses to client requests.
- Kept in touch with past and current clients to ensure they are happy.
- Offered more consulting services as the client's business grows.
- Analyzed industry trends and what competitors are doing.
- Helped senior leaders decide which new markets or services to launch.
- Helped junior team members improve their sales skills.
- Tracked sales targets and report results to Head, Business Development.