Territory Development Officer

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Territory Development Officer

Location: Epe, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Fintech

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Territory Development Officer to drive business growth within an assigned territory through market research, lead generation, pipeline development, client acquisition, and competitor intelligence. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and developing qualified prospects, building strong relationships with potential customers, maintaining an active sales pipeline, and supporting the growth of the company’s lease/asset finance portfolio. This is a highly target-driven role requiring strong commercial awareness, field sales experience, and excellent knowledge of the assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities

Market Research & Territory Development Lead Generation & Pipeline Management Sales & Client Acquisition Competitor & Market Intelligence Reporting & Compliance Key Performance Areas The successful candidate will be assessed based on: Sales volume and revenue generated Number of new clients acquired Quality and size of sales pipeline Territory coverage and market penetration Lead-to-client conversion Customer retention and repeat business

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, or a related field is an advantage. 2–5 years’ experience in field sales, business development, microfinance, asset finance, leasing, or a related sector. Proven experience in lead generation, prospecting, and sales pipeline management. Experience meeting and exceeding sales or client acquisition targets. Good understanding of the assigned territory and local market dynamics. Strong customer relationship management and negotiation skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Target-driven, resilient, and self-motivated. Basic digital literacy and ability to use CRM systems, mobile applications, or tablets for onboarding and reporting. Key Competencies: Sales & Business Development Lead Generation & Prospecting Pipeline Management Territory Management Customer Relationship Management Market Research & Intelligence Reporting & Documentation Basic CRM/Digital