Experienced Business Development professional
PalmPay
Lagos
Managing the alternative business portfolio (betting, gaming, streaming, transportation sectors). Identify and onboard new business opportunities. Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive sales and account growth. Maintain accurate CRM records for forecasting and reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless client experience. Provide customer and market insights to support product decisions.
Tix.africa
Remote
Drive revenue growth by strategically qualifying and converting inbound leads while executing targeted outbound prospecting. Deliver high-impact product demos that clearly communicate value and accelerate deal closure. Identify upsell and account expansion opportunities to increase customer lifetime value. Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders to support sales cycles and account growth. Maintain accurate CRM documentation to support forecasting, visibility, and reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally (Event Ops, CX, Product) to ensure seamless client experiences. Provide customer and market insights to inform product development and roadmap decisions.
Errandpay
Lagos Nigeria
Leads generation, scouting prospective financial institutions, and non-banking institutions Managed pipelines and nurtured long-term client relationships. Forged partnerships that contribute to the overall plethora of services on the platform. Conducted Agent training and focus groups.
IvoryPay
Remote
Led B2B tech sales initiatives, securing new business and expanding enterprise accounts. Managed pipelines and nurtured long-term client relationships. Built strategic partnerships with technology providers to enhance product offerings. Conducted market research to identify emerging opportunities and drive revenue growth.
NIBSS (Nigeria Interbank Settlement System)
Lagos
Served as Acting Head of DFS and Product Manager under the Business Development Directorate. Drove enterprise sales by pitching NIBSS payment products to Banks, FinTechs, and Industry Associations. Managed key relationships across Banks and Non-Bank institutions. Oversaw product lifecycle management for selected payment products. Delivered accurate product performance analytics and reporting. Led DFS initiatives, platform support, and industry-wide joint venture projects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative payments solutions.
NIBSS
Lagos
Served as Key Account Manager to BVN Enrolling Institutions while supporting enterprise strategy development. Designed strategies to drive adoption of digital payments nationwide. Delivered continuous training and regulatory guidance to DFS agents for BVN enrolment activities. Conducted market research to identify new digital opportunities and industry trends. Managed onboarding and nationwide client relationships for BVN Enrollment — supporting the addition of 7M+ BVNs.
NIBSS
Lagos
Managed nationwide sales pipeline for Non-Bank Financial Institutions (OFIs). Delivered product pitches and API sales presentations to drive adoption of NIBSS payments solutions. Managed nationwide relationships with BVN Enrolling Institutions. Drove onboarding of newly licensed institutions for BVN enrolment.
Hirefreehands (now Propel)
Lagos
Generated offline sales leads and executed activations to acquire high-value clients. Identified new business opportunities to increase platform usage and conversions. Produced research-based reports to guide strategic decision making. Conducted competitor analysis, focus groups, and customer interviews to refine product strategy. Managed customer relationships and supported operational CRM processes.
Stop My Craving
London, UK
Managed lead generation and sales pipeline development for a health-tech startup. Built a product database of 2,000+ items mapped to 1,500 UK stores. Performed business process development, market analysis, and competitor research. Conducted focus groups, surveys, and data analysis to produce strategic insights. Supported technical analysis on market data (price/volume trends). Coordinated the London app launch event for 100+ attendees with a 10-person team.
Oluyole Extension High School
Ibadan, Oyo State
Master’s degree
Dean's List Module D, 2016 Electives: Strategic Brand Management, Market Research and Data Analytics.
Bachelor’s degree
Second class upper division (with honors) Major: International Trade
Geoffrey Chukwunenye
Male
March 31st 1992