BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAMMES LEAD @ ROVEDANA
Rovedana is seeking a commercially driven Business Development & Programmes Lead to spearhead revenue growth and manage the end-to-end delivery of self-paced courses and corporate training programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full sales pipeline, building strategic relationships with senior decision-makers in banks, fintechs, and payment companies, and overseeing the execution of programs from contract signing to final completion. This role requires a confident operator who moves fluidly between consultative selling, account management, and delivery and can carry a target without compromising on quality.
As the lead for this department, you will own the sales pipeline, generating qualified leads through outbound prospecting and partnership outreach while identifying cross-sell opportunities across the company's various verticals. You will coordinate with faculty and subject matter experts to ensure program quality and client satisfaction. Additionally, you will provide structured market intelligence to inform product decisions and present monthly revenue reports to leadership. The compensation for this role is 550 net plus commission.
As the lead for this department, you will own the sales pipeline, generating qualified leads through outbound prospecting and partnership outreach while identifying cross-sell opportunities across the company's various verticals. You will coordinate with faculty and subject matter experts to ensure program quality and client satisfaction. Additionally, you will provide structured market intelligence to inform product decisions and present monthly revenue reports to leadership. The compensation for this role is 550 net plus commission.
Key Requirements
B.Sc. in Business, Marketing, Finance, Education, or a related field.
3–5 years of professional experience in a corporate environment.
At least 3 years of experience in B2B sales, account management, or business development.
Working knowledge of the African payments, digital banking, or fintech landscape.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a B2B environment.
Experience managing multiple corporate accounts and complex programme deliveries simultaneously.
Strong commercial, negotiation, and communication skills.
Confidence engaging and managing senior corporate stakeholders like Heads of HR and Compliance.
Proficiency with CRM tools, preferably Zoho.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and modern sales productivity stacks.
Ability to generate qualified leads through outbound prospecting and partnership outreach.