Business Development Officer at PeerPurse HQ

Peerpurse is a start up fintech that is into payment services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Officer (BDO) to drive user acquisition, merchant onboarding, and revenue growth across assigned market clusters.
• The BDO will be responsible for expanding the company’s presence within designated markets, managing field agents, building merchant relationships, and ensuring consistent transactional growth within their territory.
• This role requires strong field execution, relationship management skills, and a deep understanding of grassroots market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities
Market Expansion & Cluster Management:

• Identify and develop new markets within assigned territory.
• Drive merchant and agent acquisition in open markets, plazas, and commercial hubs.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in each cluster (market leaders, associations, large merchants).
• Ensure brand visibility and activation within assigned markets.

Merchant & Agent Onboarding:

• Recruit, onboard, and activate merchants and agents onto the fintech platform.
• Provide training on product usage, transaction processes, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure merchants meet onboarding compliance requirements.

Revenue & Performance Growth;

• Drive transaction volume and revenue growth within assigned clusters.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics.
• Implement strategies to improve merchant activity and retention.
• Achieve assigned KPIs and growth targets.

Field Supervision & Relationship Management:

• Supervise field agents within assigned markets.
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Address merchant complaints and escalate issues where necessary.
• Maintain long-term relationships to ensure retention and loyalty.

Reporting & Insights:

• Submit daily/weekly activity and performance reports.
• Provide market intelligence and competitor insights.
• Recommend strategic improvements based on field realities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of merchants onboarded
• Active merchant rate
• Transaction volume growth
• Revenue targets achieved
• Market cluster penetration rate
• Agent productivity.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• 2–4 years experience in fintech, FMCG sales, field sales, or business development.
• Experience managing open markets or cluster-based sales models is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in field-based environments.
• Strong reporting and basic data analysis skills.

Required Competencies:

• Target-driven and performance-oriented
• Strong communication and persuasion skills
• Problem-solving ability
• High level of integrity
• Resilient and adaptable
• Good knowledge of local markets within assigned territory.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Field allowances (where applicable)
• Career growth in a fast-growing fintech startup.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrpeerpurse@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.