Sales Manager FX

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Hybrid – office and client visits 2–3 times per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Remuneration: 1.2M

Role Overview
The Sales Manager will take full ownership of business development and revenue generation, with a strong focus on acquiring and managing high-value clients. This role requires a commercially astute professional who can close complex deals, build long-term client partnerships, and contribute to the development of a scalable, high-performing sales function.

The successful candidate will work closely with treasury, operations, and compliance teams to ensure seamless execution of client transactions and an exceptional customer experience. This is a senior, high-impact role suited to a self-driven professional with a proven track record in enterprise or financial services sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Development
• Identify, engage, and close high-value opportunities with corporates, HNIs, and institutional clients.
• Develop partnerships and strategic alliances to expand market reach and deal flow.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and key networking forums.
• Revenue Growth & Performance Management
• Own and consistently exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
• Design and execute sales strategies to optimize pipeline conversion and deal size.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and market insights to senior leadership.
• Client Relationship Leadership
• Act as the escalation point for key accounts, ensuring premium service delivery.
• Collaborate with product and operations teams to translate client needs into improved offerings.
• Monitor market trends and proactively propose relevant solutions to clients.
• Team Leadership & Development (Where Applicable)
• Mentor and coach Sales Executives to improve performance and target attainment.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of new sales team members.
• Promote a performance-driven culture built on accountability, learning, and results.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business development, enterprise sales, or relationship management.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing senior-level clients, corporates, or HNIs.
• Proven ability to close high-value, complex deals and consistently exceed sales targets.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading sales professionals (formal or informal).
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies.
• Established network within Nigeria’s financial services and B2B ecosystem.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, make data-driven decisions, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV detailing relevant experience and achievements. Please include “Sales Manager FX” in the subject line.