Head, Sales and Business Development at a Leading Asset Management Firm - Workforce Group

Workforce Group - Our client, a leading Asset Management firm, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Sales and Business Development

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a commercially driven and highly connected professional to lead our Sales & Business Development function.
• This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced business development expert with a strong track record in institutional sales, relationship management, and investment solutions within the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive institutional and strategic partnership opportunities
• Lead retail and institutional client relationship management efforts
• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities
• Achieve agreed sales targets and Assets Under Management (AUM) goals
• Lead investment team roadshows, presentations, RFPs, and client engagements
• Build strong relationships with prospects, consultants, and key stakeholders
• Customize investment solutions to meet client needs
• Support ongoing business growth and market expansion initiatives

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Sales or Business Development within the financial services industry
• Strong understanding of investment management, money markets, and capital markets operations
• Proven experience managing institutional relationships and driving AUM growth
• Excellent business development, negotiation, and sales planning skills
• Strong understanding of financial market products and investment solutions
• MBA or a relevant business qualification is an added advantage

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV to: executivesearch@workforcegroup.com using “Head, Sales & Business Development” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.