Business Development Executive (Lagos Mainland)

About the role

Noor Takaful is hiring a Business Development Executive for Lagos Mainland on a permanent basis. The role drives business growth across the company's product offerings by identifying opportunities, building strategic relationships and converting prospects into sustainable business, with accountability for executing business development strategies and managing assigned budgets.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and drive new business opportunities, manage the full cycle from lead generation to conversion, and exceed revenue and portfolio growth targets.
• Manage business development budgets, monitor pipeline and conversion rates, track key metrics and report performance to management.
• Build relationships with individual, corporate and institutional clients, understand their needs and drive retention and renewals.
• Analyse the market, develop distribution channels such as agents, brokers and partners, and expand into new markets and segments.
• Work with underwriting, operations, claims and finance teams, ensure regulatory compliance and uphold ethical standards.
• Protect confidential information, follow data protection and information security guidelines, 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 of 4-6 years of experience in business development, preferably in financial services or a related industry.

Required skills

• Strong business development, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Ability to manage targets and budgets, with strong communication and presentation skills.