Business Development Manager (Lagos & Abuja) at Sage-Grey Finance Limited

Sage Grey Finance Limited (“Sage Grey Finance” or “the Company”) is a finance services company incorporated in Nigeria. We are licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and are integrated into the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS). We are members of the Finance Houses Association of Nigeria (FHAN). We offer Lending Services (Project Finance, Asset Finance, Corporate finance, Consumer Loan, etc.), Fund Management Services, Advisory Services, and other services as authorized by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Victoria Island - Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Executive Management

Job Summary

• The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving aggressive new business acquisition, deposit mobilization, and revenue generation across Lagos and Abuja.
• The role is primarily focused on market expansion, client acquisition, and pipeline development, bringing in high-value corporate, institutional, and HNI clients into the Sage Grey Finance ecosystem.
• This is a pure origination role designed for a high-performing sales professional with strong market access and a proven ability to close deals.

Key Objectives of the Role
Revenue Generation & Portfolio Target:

• Achieve a minimum of ₦2.5 billion in new business (assets and liabilities) within the first six month.
• Drive consistent inflow of deposits, investments, and structured funding
• Generate high-quality, convertible business opportunities.

New Client Acquisition:

• Identify and onboard new corporate, institutional, and HNI clients
• Build strong market presence across Lagos and Abuja business environments
• Expand the company’s client base through strategic networking and prospecting.

Business Origination:

• Originate new deals in deposits, lending, and investment products
• Present and pitch financial solutions to prospective clients
• Convert leads into active, revenue-generating relationships.

Pipeline Development & Management:

• Build and maintain a strong and healthy sales pipeline
• Track prospects from initiation to closure
• Ensure continuous flow of qualified opportunities into the business.

Market Intelligence:

• Provide feedback on market trends, client behaviour, and competitor activity
• Identify emerging sectors and opportunities in both regions
• Share insights to support strategic decision-making.

Performance Evaluation (KPIs)
Performance will be measured based on:

• ₦2.5bn new business acquisition target
• Volume and value of deposits and funds raised
• Number of new clients onboarded
• Conversion rate from pipeline to closed deals
• Quality of client relationships initiated
• Regional market penetration (Lagos & Abuja)
• Accuracy and consistency of pipeline reporting.

Accountability:

• Accountable for delivery of new business targets
• Works closely with Relationship Managers for onboarding and conversion
• Operates with high independence but strong performance oversight.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• 4–8 years’ experience in sales, banking, financial services, or business development
• Strong proven ability in client acquisition and revenue generation
• Established network across corporate and HNI segments
• Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and closing skills
• Strong resilience and target-driven mindset.

Core Competencies:

• Strong sales and business development capability
• High-level networking and relationship building
• Ability to open doors and close deals
• Results-driven and performance-focused mindset
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work across multiple regions (Lagos & Abuja).

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@sage-grey.com using the job role as the subject of the mail.