Business Development Manager (Sales Executive) at Paymish

Location: Abuja Municipal, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Job Description

• We are looking for a Business development manager. This role provides an incredible opportunity for a motivated, ambitious, target driven individual with an exceptional work ethic to expand our partnerships presence within Nigerian.
• As a BDM, you will be responsible for driving sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and developing new strategic relationships with relevant organizations.
• Once the relationship is contractually agreed, you will be responsible for nurturing it through to ensure that the client successfully registers and process payments on Paymish with great customer satisfaction.
• You will also be the voice and face of Paymish in various events in Nigeria and rest of Africa.

Responsibilities

• Accountability to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets. These targets should be achieved through the generation of new business by telephone-based sales, appointment setting and successfully entering into contractual agreements with strategic partners.
• Staying up to date with the latest products and services to proficiently sell these to a partner as well as the end customer, representing Paymish with the utmost professionalism & integrity.
• Identifying and representing Paymish at relevant fintech events in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.
• Maintaining a high level of positivity, contributing to the business development team morale and energy.
• Being hyper-focused on the right kind of clients for Paymish with a view to generating revenue as well as long term partnerships.
• Help the product team to improve the product by translating the experience/wishes of customers in implementable requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with an established FinTech company, Banking, financial services, consulting, or project management role.
• BA / BS in Business Admin, Finance, Economics or Engineering preferred; master’s degree is a plus.
• You love talking to new people. The idea of making a sale really makes you tick, and you don’t shy away from cold and warm calling; in fact, you love it. Converting leads into clients gives you a buzz. You are competitive by nature and entrepreneurial in the way you approach things. You are ambitious, passionate and want to be successful. The financial technology interest you, but most importantly you love to sell.
• You can demonstrate several key competencies which include but aren’t limited to new business acquisition, account management, strategic planning, contract creation and after sales support.
• Self-motivated, proactive team player with a natural curiosity and passion for learning
• Ability to deal with high pressure situations with poise, diplomacy, and tact
• Excellent listening and empathy skills
• You are proficient with handling CRM systems and MS Office.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail