Business Development Manager at Youverify

Youverify is a leading provider of digital identity management and supports innovative Private security companies, Government agencies, FinTech companies, and top tier banks manage KYC, AML in a safe and regulatory compliant manner.Youverify’s mission is to be the most reliable source of identity, address and background data verification. Since been peer-selected by cohort members of Village Capital PayPal Fintech 2018, Youverify has continued to shift the verification landscape with our product offerings. As a company that provides modern and compliant identity and address verification services for government, global enterprises and start-ups, Youverify knows first-hand how difficult it may be for businesses to verify the identity of their customers, staffs and partners and we want to help to make this process as simple and easy as possible. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-growing and product driven environment using new technologies and frameworks as we continue building our identity verification solution.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join the team that will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of business objectives among the company’s sales and business development professionals.
• Susscessful candidate will identify sales leads, pitch goods or services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with existing and new contacts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the sales process to attract new clients in the Telecommunication, Fintechs, Startups,Banking sectors and Government institutions.
• Procuring new clients through leads, direct contact, and social networking.
• Following company's guidelines and procedures for acquisition of customers, submission of tenders etc.
• Maintain fruitful relationships with clients (existing & potential) and address their needs effectively.
• Suggesting upgrades or added products and services that may be of interest to clients.
• Research and identify new market opportunities and trends to ensure our offering remains relevant.
• Prepare and deliver pitches to potential customers.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives as well as developing and executing sales plan to meet and exceed monthly/quarterly revenue/sales goals.
• Collaborating with management on sales goals, planning, and forecasting; maintaining short- and long-term business development plans.
• Drafting business proposals and contracts to draw more revenue from clients.
• Maintain knowledge of all products and services offered by the company.
• Work with team members to identify and manage risks.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Business Administration, Marketing, or similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales, business development.
• Experience working in Tech Industries, Financial Sector or Telecommunication sector.
• Good knowledge of CRM software.
• Strong communication and presentation skill.
• Excellent customer service and sales skills for generating leads.
• Strong time management and organizational.
• Ability to influence and persuade a person.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Enthusiastic to build good relationships with people.

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Business Development Manager" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.