Head, Business Development - Northern Region (Pension Sector)

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 Pen. Com 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

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