Head, Business Development - Northern Region

Industry: Pension Fund Administration (Confidential)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Company: Our client, one of Nigeria's leading Pension Fund Administrators, is seeking an exceptional Head, Business Development (North) to lead business growth across Northern Nigeria.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished business development executive with a strong understanding of the Northern Nigerian market, an extensive professional network, and a proven ability to drive revenue, expand market share, and lead high-performing sales teams.

If you are passionate about building strategic relationships, delivering sustainable business growth, and making a lasting impact in the financial services industry, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

§ Driving RSA acquisition, Assets Under Management (AUM) growth, and contribution inflows across Northern Nigeria.

§ Developing and executing regional business development strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives.

§ Winning and managing high-value corporate, government and institutional relationships.

§ Expanding agency networks and strategic partnerships across the region.

§ Increasing voluntary contributions, RSA transfers, and penetration into underserved market segments.

§ Building and maintaining strong relationships with MDAs, corporate organisations, labour unions, trade associations and other key stakeholders.

§ Leading, mentoring and developing regional business development teams to consistently exceed performance targets.

§ Monitoring market trends, competitor activities and regulatory developments to identify new growth opportunities.

§ Ensuring full compliance with PenCom guidelines, governance requirements and ethical marketing practices.

Requirements

§ Bachelor's Degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline.

§ A Master's degree and relevant executive or professional certifications will be a distinct advantage.

§10+ years' professional experience, including at least 8 years within the financial services industry.

§ Minimum of 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.

§ Demonstrated success in driving business growth, sales performance and market expansion across Northern Nigeria.

§ Strong relationships with government institutions, corporate organisations, labour unions and other key decision-makers within the region.

§ Extensive experience managing multi-state sales operations and leading geographically dispersed teams.

§ Deep understanding of Northern Nigeria's business environment, culture and market dynamics.

§ Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and strategic planning skills.

§ High integrity with a strong commitment to compliance and ethical business practices.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to:

§ Join a respected and forward-looking financial institution.

§ Lead one of the most strategically important business regions in Nigeria.

§ Influence business strategy and organisational growth.

§ Work alongside experienced industry leaders.

§ Enjoy a competitive executive remuneration package and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Compensation: Base Pay ranges BTW N27m to N45m per annum + Official Car and other benefits.