Business Development Manager at Rhizome Consulting

Rhizome Consulting - Our primary objective is to meet both the needs of our client and to exceed their expectations. We offer a broad range of services, tailored to our client specification with full confidentiality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• The Business Development Manager will drive revenue growth through client acquisition, portfolio expansion, and strategic partnerships within the mortgage and housing finance ecosystem.
• The ideal candidate must have strong experience in mortgage banking, exceptional sales acumen, and a proven ability to meet and exceed business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow the bank’s mortgage and retail portfolio.
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities in housing finance, property acquisition, and construction loans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, real estate agents, cooperatives, and institutional clients.
• Lead deposit mobilization and product cross-selling initiatives to increase revenue.
• Manage and coach business development officers to ensure achievement of sales and performance goals.
• Conduct market research and provide insights to support product innovation and client acquisition strategies.
• Prepare business proposals, loan recommendations, and performance reports.
• Represent the Bank at business forums, property exhibitions, and client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal credit and operational standards.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• An MBA or professional certification (e.g., CIBN, CIM, ACCA) will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5–6 years’ experience in mortgage banking, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding loan and revenue targets.
• Deep understanding of mortgage products, property financing, and real estate market dynamics.
• Strong business development, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM applications.
• High level of initiative and strategic thinking.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: vacancies@rhizomeng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.