Company: ZimaFin Solutions Ltd. Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Field-based / Regular site visits) Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Head of Partnerships
About Us At ZimaFin, we help employees at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access fast, fair, and transparent salary-backed loans. By partnering directly with business owners, we provide staff with timely financial support while offering employers a zero-cost, zero-risk employee welfare benefit.
Role Overview
We are looking for an energetic, results-driven Business Development Executive to spearhead our sales expansion. This role combines B2B employer acquisition with B2C employee engagement. You will be responsible for bringing new SME and government employer partners on board across Lagos, maintaining existing relationships, and driving loan awareness and adoption among staff members.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, pitch, and close partnership deals with SMEs and government agencies across Lagos. Manage and deepen relationships with existing corporate partners as their main point of contact. Organize staff briefings, onboarding sessions, and awareness campaigns inside partner companies to boost loan adoption. Coordinate with the Credit & Collections team for seamless employee verification, onboarding, and payroll deductions. Track weekly pipeline metrics, conversion rates, and employee sign-ups. Build long-term trust to drive partner retention and organic referrals.
Requirements
Experience: [/b]2–5 years in business development, sales, marketing, or relationship management (financial services, microfinance, or tech sales background preferred).
[b]Skills: Strong understanding of financial products, a proven track record of cold sourcing/closing B2B deals, and excellent presentation skills.
Mindset: Entrepreneurial self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision and maintains strong pipeline tracking discipline. Education: [/b]Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. [b]Location: Must be based in Lagos with the flexibility to travel across the city for field visits. Bonus: [/b]An existing network of Lagos SME owners, school proprietors, or healthcare administrators is a major plus.
[b]What We Offer
Competitive monthly base salary Performance-based bonuses Mobility allowance
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to partner@zimafin.com with the job title as the subject of the email.
