Business Development Associate at Western Union Nigeria

Western Union Company is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement. Our omnichannel platform connects the digital and physical worlds and makes it possible for consumers and businesses to send and receive money and make payments with speed, ease, and reliability. With our global reach, Western Union moves money for better, connecting family, friends and businesses to enable financial inclusion and support economic growth. We make financial services accessible to people everywhere. We build and offer easy-to-use products and services that bridge digital and physical to give customers choice, security, and reliability, no matter where they are.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Associate

Location: Lagos
Job ID: JR0126255
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• Are you a strategic Individual with a passion for driving growth and innovation across emerging markets?
• Western Union is seeking a Business Development Associate to drive our expansion and operational excellence across North and Anglophone West Africa.

Responsibilities
Western Union powers your pursuit:

• In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring the sales activity, as well as the internal business processes for the North and Anglophone West Africa region.
• You will contribute to shape the future of financial services in a region undergoing rapid digital transformation.
• If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment this opportunity is for you.
• Contribute to the growth of the region by identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet the region goals.
• Collect market and consumer insights to inform marketing and network development initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and communicate insights into management for strategic adjustments.
• Using your keen eye for detail and accuracy, identify, escalate and follow-up on the execution for the resolution of issues related to the business processes.
• Deliver regular reports, dashboards and feedback to the Business team to support an optimal execution of the region KPIs.
• Provide the Business team with support and advice on the execution of their administrative tasks.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience in sales or servicing customer products or financial services is a plus.
• Organization, written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail, analytical.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel – knowledge of PowerBI, Salesforce, or Sharepoint is a plus.
• Fluency in English, French is a plus
• International Travel Maybe required.
• Ability to work individually, or collaborate with others in a global, fast-paced environment, making quick decisions, and managing tight timelines.

Benefits

• You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms.

How to Apply
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