Business Development Executive (Ilorin)

About the role

Noor Takaful is hiring a permanent Business Development Executive in Ilorin. The role drives business growth across the company's product offerings by identifying opportunities, building strategic relationships and converting prospects into sustainable business. It covers business growth, market expansion, customer acquisition and relationship management, with accountability for executing business development strategies and managing assigned budgets to achieve revenue growth.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and drive new business opportunities across target markets, manage the full cycle from lead generation to conversion, and exceed revenue and portfolio growth targets.
• Manage assigned budgets efficiently, monitor pipeline performance and conversion rates, track key metrics and report to management.
• Build relationships with individual, corporate and institutional clients, understand their needs, and drive retention and renewals.
• Analyse the market, develop and manage distribution channels such as agents, brokers and partners, and expand into new markets and segments.
• Work with underwriting, operations, claims and finance teams, ensure timely client onboarding, and ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Uphold confidentiality and data protection, report suspected breaches and take part in data protection training.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Insurance, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in business development, preferably in financial services or a related industry.

Required skills

• Business development, opportunity identification and negotiation.
• Relationship management, market intelligence and strategic thinking.
• Financial and commercial awareness, budget and target management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.