Business Relationship Manager (Anambra)

Business Relationship Manager

Department / Function: Commercial & Field Operations

Reports To: State Coordinator

Location: Field-based, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance-based commission

About [Employer]

[Employer] Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month. As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions and process over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.

Job purpose

Drives business growth by expanding our merchant footprint, building high-value customer relationships, and introducing financial solutions tailored to local business needs. This role is responsible for end-to-end merchant acquisition, terminal deployment, and account retention across assigned commercial areas.

Key responsibilities

→ Identify, visit, and onboard prospective merchants through field engagement, referrals, and local trade community outreach.

→ Educate business owners on [Employer]’s suite of products, recommending solutions that match their operational and growth goals.

→ Achieve and exceed monthly targets for active merchant onboarding, terminal deployment, loan disbursements, and repayments.

→ Oversee end-to-end merchant onboarding, ensuring accurate KYC documentation and strict adherence to operational SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

→ Build and nurture long-term relationships with merchants to encourage account activity, high transaction volume, and ongoing retention.

→ Conduct transparent discussions on pricing, terms, and agreements within established company guidelines to build trusted partnerships.

→ Serve as the primary point of contact for customer queries, resolving issues promptly or escalating complex operational needs appropriately.

→ Gather local market intelligence and competitor activity, providing actionable feedback to field leadership to help refine growth tactics.

→ Maintain accurate pipeline records and submit timely field performance reports using CRM tools.

Qualifications

→ Bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from a recognised tertiary institution.

→ 2 to 4 years of hands-on sales experience, preferably within banking, fintech, payment services, or fast-moving commercial environments.

→ Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets in merchant onboarding, field sales, or client acquisition.

→ Deep understanding of the local financial services landscape and regional trading dynamics.

→ Strong communication and customer relationship skills.

 

Preferred qualifications

→ Practical experience with POS terminal deployment, payment acquiring, or business loan products.

→ Proficiency in CRM software for field tracking, pipeline management, and activity reporting.

What we can offer you

• Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• An interview with the Hiring Team.
• An interview with a member of our Executive team. 

[Employer] is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.