First Bank| Full-time

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD, ECOMMERCE & RETAIL AT FIRST BANK | BANK JOBS IN NIGERIA

Nigeria | Posted on 08/01/2026

About Company:

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services.

Job Description:

  • Strategic Partnership Management: Identify, negotiate, and close high-stakes commercial agreements with key industry players and C-level stakeholders.

  • Team Leadership & Scaling: Lead, mentor, and scale a world-class sales and business development team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.

  • Business Modelling: Develop and refine sophisticated business models and financial forecasts to guide the company’s expansion and marketplace growth.

  • Market Expansion: Drive the growth of our platform/marketplace from early-stage to market dominance through an entrepreneurial approach and data-driven strategies.

  • C-Suite Engagement: Act as a primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that align with the company's vision.

Requirements:

  • Industry Background: A proven track record of success within the Tech, SaaS, or Platform/Marketplace sectors is highly preferred.

  • Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing sales teams from the ground up.

  • Commercial Mastery: Expert-level skills in negotiation, financial forecasting, and complex contract management.

  • Mindset: An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

  • Professional Experience: A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, or B2B Sales.

Salary

Very attractive

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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Job Information

Deadline

Not specified

Job Type

Full-time

Industry

Banking

Work Level

Experienced

State

Not specified

Country

Nigeria

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