Business Developer at Sproutly Incorporated

Sproutly Inc. is a Delaware C Corp with an operations address at 1309 Coffeen Ave STE 1200, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801, USA. The company is operational in Nigeria with an operations service hub address at Charis Ultimo, 42/44 Kusenla Road, Lekki, Lagos. Sproutly offers financial services to schools and families in Africa through collections, financial management and credits. Sproutly’s biggest ambition is to serve the entirety of Africa and beyond, and this ambition has been put into a plan we want to achieve over the next 5 years.

We’ve worked hard to create a community of forward-thinking people who are personally and professionally invested in Sproutly’s mission. Our teams bring together experienced talent and inspirational new voices to build a collaborative space to learn and grow.

Job Position: Business Developer
Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious, resourceful, and results-driven Business Developer to help us expand our customer base, forge new partnerships, and drive revenue growth.

The ideal candidate will identify new business opportunities, nurture leads, build strong relationships, and close deals aligned with our business goals.

Job Responsibilities
Lead Generation & Prospecting:

1. Identify potential clients and business opportunities through research, networking, and market intelligence.
2. Generate qualified leads through cold calls, emails, referrals, industry events, and social media.
3. Maintain a robust pipeline of prospects and opportunities.

Sales & Client Acquisition:

1. Develop and deliver compelling business proposals, presentations, and pitches to prospective clients.
2. Negotiate and close profitable business deals in alignment with company objectives.
3. Manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact to contract signing.

Relationship Management:

1. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and strategic partners.
2. Serve as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
3. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking gatherings.

Market & Competitor Analysis:

1. Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities to identify new areas for growth.
2. Provide feedback and insights to the leadership team on customer needs, product enhancements, and potential new markets.

Strategic Planning & Reporting:

1. Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve set targets.
2. Prepare regular reports on sales activity, pipeline status, performance metrics, and forecasts.
3. Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to ensure alignment on growth objectives.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
2. 2+ years of proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role.
3. Strong understanding of sales principles, business development techniques, and market dynamics.
4. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
5. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
6. Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and Microsoft Office Suite.
7. Results-oriented with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets.

Preferred Skills:

1. Knowledge of the education, technology or finance industry
2. Familiarity with digital marketing tools and strategies.
3. Experience with partnership development, B2B sales, or key account management.
4. Certification in Sales, Business Development, or Marketing.

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary and commission structure.
2. Career advancement opportunities and professional development.
3. Exposure to industry leaders, cutting-edge technologies, and impactful projects.
4. A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment
5. Health Insurance benefits.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online