Sahel Capital Launches Recruitment for Business Development and Origination Manager

About the role

The Business Development and Origination Manager will spearhead deal sourcing for Sahel Agribusiness Private Debt Fund (SAPDF), a new Naira-denominated, closed-ended private debt fund aimed at providing patient, structured debt capital to Nigeria's most creditworthy agribusiness SMEs, processors, and input distributors.

Responsibilities

• Leverage deep relationships with agri-food founders, processors, and distributors across Nigeria to originate and build a robust deal pipeline from day one.
• Build and maintain a network of contacts within the agri-food sector to identify potential investment opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate potential investments, assessing their financial viability and alignment with SAPDF’s investment criteria.
• Develop and execute strategies to attract and retain key stakeholders and investors.
• Work closely with the investment team to ensure timely and accurate due diligence on potential investments.
• Manage the relationship with portfolio companies, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their business goals.

Requirements

• Extensive networks in Nigeria’s agri-food sector.
• A strong understanding of credit and structured finance.
• Experience in origination and deal sourcing within the agribusiness sector.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in agribusiness or structured finance.
• Passionate about building scalable solutions in agribusiness.

Skills

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time.