• Sales and Business Development • Drive the acquisition of new Institutional business through preparation, submission and follow-up of competitive proposals (RFPSs) for Pension Fund management and related Retirement services. • Formulate and contribute to the development and delivery of a successful business development strategy for the Institutional and Retail business. • Co-ordinate the expansion of distribution channels by engaging established and emerging intermediaries. • Provide oversight over the implementation of client Financial Literacy trainings and initiatives to achieve the business’ growth objectives. • Lead the implementation and oversight of all business development strategic initiatives for both the corporate and retail business to aid business acquisition. • Co-ordinate client relationship management activities for the retention of existing clients (Institutional and Retail) • Participate in Institutional and Retail product development by maintaining customer insights and market intelligence and periodically reviewing existing pension products to enhance proposition • Develop relationships with the Institutional portfolio of clients, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders to promote business acquisition and retention • Continuously review and benchmark our pitch/proposal documents so that they remain relevant and compliant with standards • Promote up-selling and cross-selling of our products to our clients • Develop innovative partnerships and distribution channels to increase market penetration. • Monitor and analyse sales performance, market trends, client needs and competitor activities to provide market intelligence and aid strategic decision making. • Drive the business development strategy, client growth and retention, and overall supervision of both Institutional and retail divisions. • Optimizing company sales channels while empowering the teams, e.g. through training, performance appraisals and incentives. • Marketing • Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of all marketing collateral for our products, including preparing relevant content for website upload and maintenance. • Introduce the company to prospective clients through electronic and written channels • Follow through our marketing campaigns with group marketing and communication teams. • Build relationship and maintain close contact with all market intermediaries (Scheme Administrators, Custodians, Trustees) • Coordinate the preparation, implementation, and execution of strategic marketing plans in support of the corporate strategy. • Participate in the selection of corporate gifts and promotions for the institutional clients. • Lead in logistical preparations for client and business partner engagement forums e.g. Teleka Umbrella Fund AGMs, client breakfasts /dinners, Investment conferences etc. • Client Servicing • Ensure all clients experience a responsive, efficient and positive service at all times by adhering to agreed timelines and setting realistic client expectations. • Develop strong customer relationships in order to retain and generate high volume of prospective business • Respond to all client enquiries/needs/instructions received through calls, walk-ins, email etc. • Ensure an excellent level of customer service is maintained at all times to all customers. • Develop creative strategies to receive customer feedback for action and incorporation in the growth plan. • Reporting • Prepare and present detailed periodic sales reports, forecasts and progress to senior management. • Follow through and report status of all referral business leads given by management and other sources within the group. • Monitor and present production figures on a monthly basis to ensure that production is in line with strategic plans • Report on weekly sales activities and pipelines for all company products. • Relationship management • Build, maintain and support positive relationships between customers and the company through persuading and or reassuring customers where necessary. • Build and manage relationships with key distribution channels and Intermediaries to promote product penetration in Banks and related Agencies, Wealth Managers, Financial Planners etc. • Occasional Duties • Keep abreast with changing customer needs, developments in the local, regional and global financial markets, and international best practise in order to seize opportunities that come with agility. • Attend training and development initiatives so as to improve competency and job performance. • Participate in industry forums, client discussions, and conferences as may be delegated by the organization. • Perform any other duties reasonably requested of the Business Development Manager. • Ensure the function has the most appropriate people capability through people development and optimized succession planning

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Accounting or any other related field. • Details of experience • At least three (3) years of Business development experience in Fund management or related Financial Services provider. • Knowledge, skills and competences • Strong prospecting skills and previous experience in working with Marketing to creating communication plans (emails templates, phone calls etc.), conducting prospecting campaigns. • Strong sales and networking skills with the ability to generate own pipeline and close sales • Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to write reports and prepare relevant supporting documentation. • High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships • Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with people at all levels in the organization • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills • Demonstrable closing ability in winning sales campaigns, closing late stage deals, developing reasons for prospects and overcoming late stage deal obstacles • Customer-oriented mentality with good business sense.

All interested and suitably qualified candidates should email their CVs to racheal@futureoptions.org no later than 11:59 PM EAT on 28 November 2025. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline: 28th November 2025