Business Development Personnel at People Affairs Consulting

People Affairs Consulting is an HR consulting firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. We help businesses hire quality talent, strengthen their people operations, and build high-performing workplace cultures. Our team delivers tailored HR solutions designed to meet the unique needs of each organization. We source, assess, and deliver top-quality candidates to help businesses fill roles quickly and effectively.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Personnel

Location: Egbeda, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to grow the institution’s loan portfolio, deposit base, and client network within the microfinance sector.
• Identify and acquire new clients—individuals, SMEs, traders, and microbusinesses—through field engagement, market mapping, and targeted outreach.
• Maintain and build strong relationships with existing customers to ensure retention, upselling, and cross-selling of financial products.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities, customer needs, and competitive gaps within the microfinance industry.
• Develop and manage partnerships with local businesses, trade associations, agents, and community groups to expand market reach.
• Ensure timely processing of loan applications by coordinating with credit and operations teams.
• Monitor client loan performance, follow up on repayments, and support recovery efforts where necessary.
• Prepare periodic sales performance reports, market insights, and projections for management decision-making.
• Promote financial literacy and awareness among prospective customers through outreach and community engagement programs.
• Represent the institution at market activations, financial inclusion programs, and local events to drive brand visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition within the microfinance or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of micro-lending processes, deposit mobilization strategies, client appraisal, and credit risk.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and expanding customer portfolios.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in field-intensive roles and build strong community and market presence.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and market trends.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and customer-focused mindset.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2025.