Head of Trade Sales
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Westfield Consulting Limited is recruiting a Head of Trade Sales for a new generation bank in Lagos. The role involves leading trade sales strategy, driving revenue across trade finance products, and managing a sales team. Candidates need at least 10 years in trade finance with 4 years in sales leadership.
- Senior banking role at a new generation bank in Lagos
- Requires minimum 10 years trade finance experience
- At least 4 years in a sales leadership role needed
- Focus on LCs, collections, guarantees, export finance
- Very attractive renumeration package
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Head of Trade Sales in a Bank - Westfield Consulting Limited ⏲ Aug 5, 2026, 5:10 AM ⋕ View all Banking & Financial Services jobs Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Banking sector (One of the new generation banks) is recruiting qualified and passionate candidates to fill the position below: Job Title: Head of Trade Sales Location: Head Office, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Grade: DM - SM Job Summary The Head of Trade Sales is responsible for driving revenue growth from trade finance products by leading sales strategy, client acquisition, and relationship management across corporate and commercial segments. Principal Duties and Responsibitlies Collaborate with operations and risk teams to ensure seamless execution of trade transactions. Ensure trade transactions comply with regulatory and internal policies. Monitor trade sales performance and prepare management reports. Lead and manage the trade sales team to achieve set targets. Develop and implement trade sales strategy aligned with the Bank’s business objectives. Partner with Relationship Managers to originate and structure trade deals. Identify new market opportunities and deepen existing client relationships. Drive revenue growth across trade finance products (LCs, collections, guarantees, export finance). Key Performance Indicators Turnaround time for trade deal origination Trade finance revenue versus target. Number of new trade customers onboarded. Growth in trade transaction volumes. Customer retention rate. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience: in trade finance, with at least 4 years in a sales leadership role. Professional certifications in trade finance will be an added advantage. First Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. Renumeration Very Attractive. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email. Note: The role is strictly for qualified candidates currently working in the Banking Industry. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State