Senior Business Development Manager
XTransfer · Lagos
Job description
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic Senior Business Development Manager to build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing sales team focused on SMEs in the foreign‑trade sector. You will drive growth by promoting XTransfer’s cross‑border collection, payment, FX settlement, and risk‑control solutions.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and manage a team of 5‑10 sales representatives, fostering a competitive and collaborative culture.
- Own daily sales process management, track performance data, and ensure adherence to activity standards.
- Conduct field coaching and joint visits to help close deals and overcome objections.
- Develop and execute localized go‑to‑market plans to acquire new B2B merchant clients (SME exporters).
- Utilise telemarketing and strategic in‑person visits to generate leads and close sales.
- Analyse client needs and tailor cross‑border payment solutions to support international growth.
- Leverage data analytics to optimise SOPs, improve sales efficiency, and refine strategies.
- Build and maintain a personal network of B2B traders, service providers, and industry associations.
- Provide regular reports on team performance, market feedback, and competitive intelligence to senior management.
Required profile
- Associate degree or higher.
- Minimum 2 years of sales‑management experience, leading a team of at least five members.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets in a B2B environment.
- Strong understanding of the local export‑trade market.
Required skills
- Team leadership and coaching.
- Sales process management and performance tracking.
- Data‑driven decision making.
- Customer acquisition via telemarketing and face‑to‑face meetings.
- Network building within the SME export sector.
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XTransfer
Lagos