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Commercial Manager At Advancly

Advancly·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
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Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Assess credit risk while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Achieve set financial targets by generating strong leads and actively pursuing new clientrelationships, with a focus on lending aroundinvoice discounting, LPO financing, exportfinancing, and working capital for MSMEs and large corporates.
  • Analyze the profitability and performance of lending products and initiatives.
  • Prepare regular reports on business development activities, sales performance, and market trends.
  • Develop and execute effective sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets.
  • Monitor sales metrics and key performance indicators to assess and improve sales performance.
  • Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and market trends within the lending fintech industry.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Competencies and Capabilities

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field with 3 - 5 years relevant experience in a similar role Amaster's degree is an added advantage.
  • Proven experience inbusiness development and sales around invoice discounting,LPO financing, export financing, and working capital for MSMEs and large corporates.
  • In-depth knowledge of lending products, financial services, and industry regulations.
  • Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Goal-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Advancly

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

August 29, 2026

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