Business Growth Executive (Field) at Bankoto Technology

Bankoto is building a global back-office platform that supports small businesses across accounting, tax, and payroll. We combine experienced financial experts with AI-powered tools to deliver scalable, high-quality financial operations and advisory services, enabling founders to focus on growth while we handle financial complexity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Growth Executive (Field)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We're looking for energetic, ambitious, and results-driven professionals who are passionate about meeting business owners, solving problems, and driving business growth.

Role Summary

• As a Business Growth Executive (Field), you will spend the majority of your workday in the field, meeting business owners and entrepreneurs across your assigned territory. This is not an office-based role.
• Your primary responsibility is to identify prospective SME customers, educate them on Bankoto's services, build trusted relationships, and convert qualified prospects into paying customers.
• You will be expected to commute daily within your assigned territory, actively engage customers face-to-face, and consistently achieve your monthly customer acquisition and revenue targets. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy interacting with people, working independently, and thriving in a performance-driven environment.

Work Environment:

• This is a full-time field-based position.
• Approximately 80–90% of your working hours will be spent outside the office, meeting customers at their business locations.
• Daily commute within your assigned territory is required.
• You will prospect for new customers through direct visits, referrals, networking, and community engagement.
• Success in this position depends on your ability to consistently engage customers in person and achieve your monthly sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new SME customers within your assigned territory.
• Conduct daily field visits to business owners and decision-makers.
• Present and demonstrate Bankoto's products and services.
• Educate entrepreneurs on the value of Bankoto's accounting, compliance, and business support solutions.
• Generate qualified leads and convert them into paying customers.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Follow up consistently to improve conversion rates.
• Meet or exceed assigned monthly customer acquisition and revenue targets.
• Accurately record customer interactions and sales activities using the company's CRM and reporting tools.
• Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to support product improvements.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in any discipline.

Experience:

• 0–2 years of experience in field sales, business development, fintech, banking, SaaS, FMCG, telecommunications, insurance, or a related industry.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• Ability to build trust and long-term customer relationships.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Proficient in using smartphones and digital applications.
• Good knowledge of Lagos business districts is an added advantage.

Why Join Bankoto?

• At Bankoto, you'll be part of a fast-growing technology company transforming how Nigerian businesses manage their finances and operations. We invest in our people through continuous learning, career development, and a rewarding performance culture.
• If you're driven by results, enjoy meeting new people every day, and want to play a key role in helping thousands of SMEs grow, we'd love to hear from you.
• Apply now and become part of the team building the infrastructure of SME business operation in Africa.

Employee Benefits & Perks
In addition to your monthly salary, you'll enjoy:

• Airtime & Data Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
• 13th Month Salary
• Training & Professional Development Allowance
• Quarterly Performance Bonus
• Life Insurance Plan

Compensation

• Salary: N150,000 per month Plus Commission
• This is a performance-driven role
• Employees are expected to consistently achieve agreed monthly sales and customer acquisition targets. Performance is reviewed regularly, and continued employment, bonuses, and career progression are linked to meeting or exceeding these targets.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV and detailed cover letter to: bankotofinance@gmail.com using   "Business Growth Executive (Field)" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only candidates based in Lagos will be considered.