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Business Development and New Partnerships Manager

Full time at Advancio in Nigeria
Posted on January 27, 2025

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We’re seeking a dynamic, motivated, and strategic thinker to join our client as Business Development and New Partnerships Manager. In this role, you’ll identify, structure, and manage strategic partnerships, alliances, and revenue-generating opportunities across local and international markets. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in driving growth, building meaningful client relationships, and shaping our client’s business strategies.

Who are we searching for?

  • You’re a relationship architect who excels at identifying and building mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • You’re a strategist who can analyze market trends and translate insights into actionable plans.
  • You’re a results-driven negotiator with a proven ability to close high-value deals.
  • You’re a tech-savvy innovator with expertise in fintech, digital payments, or startup ecosystems.
  • You’re a confident leader and communicator, comfortable engaging with C-level executives and stakeholders across industries.
Your responsibilities…
  • Strategic partnerships
  • You will identify, engage, and establish relationships with potential partners to drive business growth.
  • You will negotiate and execute partnership agreements aligned with company objectives.
  • You will develop initiatives to generate new revenue streams and expand market opportunities.
  • Market and client insights
  • You will analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activities to inform business strategies.
  • You will provide strategic insights to senior leadership to shape growth initiatives.
  • Client engagement
  • You will act as the primary contact for partners, ensuring mutual value and long-term collaboration.
  • You will lead client relationship development and align objectives with their business strategies.
  • Execution and performance
  • You will develop and execute business development plans to meet revenue and partnership goals.
  • You will monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed to drive success.
  • Collaboration
  • You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of partnership initiatives.
  • You will initiate and carry out demo sessions for potential clients.
  • Other responsibilities
  • You will propose and implement innovative solutions that align with client and company goals.
  • You will lead the business and relationship development with prospects and clients, aligning objectives, priorities, and resources.
  • You will position the organization as the preferred partner among prospects and clients, understanding their strategies, priorities, and needs.
  • You will maintain an expert level of understanding of our platform and products to provide knowledgeable support to top clients and partners.
  • You will review competitor plans and analyze the impact of their products and services on management strategies.
To be considered, you should have…
  • 5–7 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales, specifically in fintech or digital payments.
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, sales, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated success in a B2B environment, managing high-growth opportunities across sectors.
  • Exceptional consulting, client engagement, and relationship management skills.
  • A deep understanding of fintech products, services, and industry trends.
  • Availability to travel and adapt to diverse markets and cultures.
  • Exposure of project / program management.
  • Strong knowledge of Fintech, startups and neo-card-payments industry, its products, services and technologies, digital transformation.
  • Proven experience in implementation of payment solutions
Why this role matters… Your work as a Business Development and New Partnerships Manager will shape the future of our client’s growth. By building strategic alliances and driving new revenue streams, you’ll play a critical role in their positioning as a leader in the industry. Challenges you may face in this role…
  • Navigating competitive markets with dynamic challenges and opportunities.
  • Managing complex negotiations across diverse industries and stakeholders.
  • Keeping pace with rapid technological advancements and changing client needs.
The goodies…
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of fintech and digital payments.
  • Exposure to global markets and innovative industry trends.
  • Collaborative and fast-paced startup environment.

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