Business Development Manager at Kaplo Africa

Kaplo is Africa's most innovative Human Resource & Business Support Solutions provider, serving clients with cutting-edge business advisory and human capital solutions across diverse sectors of the African economy.

At Kaplo, we have proven expertise in business advisory and human resource capabilities targeted at productivity, profitability, sustainability, transformation and overall growth of your business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated, commercially driven, and results-oriented professional to lead strategic business development initiatives, drive revenue growth, and expand the organization’s corporate client portfolio.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, acquiring high-value clients, and delivering sustainable business growth.
• This role is ideal for an experienced business development professional with a strong understanding of the financial services sector, exceptional relationship management skills, and a proven ability to exceed revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve organizational growth objectives.
• Identify, prospect, and onboard high-value corporate clients and strategic partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to drive long-term business growth.
• Develop innovative sales strategies to increase market share and revenue generation.
• Achieve assigned revenue, sales, and portfolio growth targets.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver business proposals, presentations, and negotiations to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and exceptional service delivery.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide accurate performance reports and sales forecasts.
• Represent the organization at business meetings, networking events, conferences, and industry engagements.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend strategies to strengthen the organization’s competitive position.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.

Experiences:

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in business development within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding revenue and business growth targets.
• Strong knowledge of corporate sales, client relationship management, and business development strategies.

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Key Competencies:

• Negotiation and Closing
• Corporate Sales
• Client Acquisition & Retention
• Revenue Growth
• Strategic Partnerships
• Relationship Management
• Market Research & Competitive Analysis

Why Join us?

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable financial services organization that values innovation, performance, and professional excellence.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization’s growth while advancing their career in a rewarding and collaborative environment.

Salary
N800,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kaploafrica@gmail.com using “Business Development Manager – Lekki” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.