Credpal is an innovative solution that seeks to combat the ever complex loan approval process that has deterred millions from achieving specific goals over the years. We believe quality of life can be drastically improved if individuals can easily make purchases and pay overtime at their convenience with reduced or no financial pressure, while also increasing their purchasing capabilities.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sales Business Development Executive
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Purpose Statement
We are seeking a dynamic Sales Business Development Executive to drive strategic growth through partnerships and new product initiatives.
This role will play a key part in identifying opportunities, building alliances, and supporting the launch and scale of new products and services that expand the company’s offering and market reach.
The ideal candidate must be commercially minded, relationship-driven, and excited about bringing new products to market through partnerships and business development efforts.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Product Expansion:
Identify and pursue new business and partnership opportunities that support revenue growth and the launch of new products.
Support the development and go-to-market of new products by sourcing partners, distribution channels, and commercial opportunities.
Partnerships & Relationship Management:
Source, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with corporates, platforms, and ecosystem players.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and senior stakeholders.
Sales Cycle & Deal Execution:
Manage the full business development lifecycle, from lead generation and pitching to negotiation, closing, and onboarding.
Work closely with Product, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution of partnerships and product rollouts.
Market Research & Opportunity Identification:
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify unmet needs, emerging opportunities, and potential new product ideas.
Provide commercial insights to inform product development and prioritisation.
Go-to-Market Collaboration:
Collaborate with Product and Marketing teams to design and execute go-to-market strategies for new and existing products.
Support partnership launches and joint initiatives that drive adoption and revenue.
Performance Tracking & Reporting:
Track and report on KPIs related to pipeline, revenue, partner performance, and new product impact.
Share insights and recommendations to improve business development effectiveness.
Representation & Brand Building:
Represent the company at industry events, partner meetings, and networking forums to strengthen market presence.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Technology, or a related field.
4–7 years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships, or Commercial roles within fintech, financial services, technology, or high-growth digital platforms.
Demonstrated experience driving partnerships, deals, or integrations across areas such as asset-backed or structured finance, trading platforms, digital assets, payment systems, or embedded financial services.
Proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and closing commercial partnerships or enterprise deals.
Experience working on or supporting the launch of new financial or technology-enabled products.
Familiarity with payment integrations, APIs, platforms, or ecosystem-based partnerships is a strong advantage.
Strong understanding of financial products, transaction flows, and revenue models within digital or regulated environments.
Experience collaborating with Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to execute partnerships effectively.
Ability to interpret market trends and translate insights into commercial and partnership opportunities.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Self-driven, results-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.