Business Development Officer at VPD Money

VPD.Money is a financial services and lifestyle App that offers its users money management tools, instant access to a digital wallet and bank account. We are unifying wallet and digital banking experience in order to bridge the gap between Africa and the global e-commerce market. Enabling connectivity that drives performance powered by individuals, African & International SMEs, and the diaspora community seeking to trade or complete transactions in/with Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Details

• VPD money is looking for a smart-working, passionate, Business Development Officer, who will play an important role to help grow VPDs Impact, locally and Internationally, and is driven to innovate
• To succeed in this role, you’ll need to show that you are up for the challenge, a self-starter, curious by nature and someone who enjoys the autonomy to run their own working life, plus a good understanding of consultative and content driven selling

Role Description

• Manage Sales & Business Development process / pipeline to ensure we achieve our targets.
• Understand the market situation and availability of new technology, conduct market
• Analysis and propose enhancement recommendations for management’s decision
• Develop growth strategies and plans for VPD Money.
• Identify and map business strengths and customer needs

Role Requirements

• 3-4 years’ experience in the Banking industry, preferably in Fintech.
• Proven business development capabilities with a strong track-record of converted sales
• Excellent sales competencies and the ability to rapidly build and create credibility in the Fintech sector
• A clear track record and evidenced ability to network and rapidly engage with new and existing networks
• Exceptional customer awareness, long term relationship building and relationship building skills including marketing and brand building
• Excellent communication, consultative selling and negotiation skills
• Previous Fintech or startup experience will be a plus

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2021.