Business Development Manager

We are seeking a motivated professional to support business development and partnership expansion for digital wallet and payment products in Pakistan. The role involves identifying and engaging potential partners such as banks, fintech companies, payment institutions, and other financial service providers. The successful candidate will manage partner onboarding processes and coordinate internal teams to ensure smooth progression from initial contact to partnership launch. Maintaining strong relationships with existing partners and exploring commercial opportunities will be key to driving growth. Additionally, the role requires active involvement in commercial negotiations, meetings, proposals, and partnership agreements.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support business development and partnership growth for digital wallet/payment products within Pakistan.
- Identify and engage potential partners including banks, fintech firms, payment institutions, and other financial service providers.
- Manage the partner onboarding process, coordinating with internal teams to transition partnerships from initial contact to launch.
- Maintain and nurture strong relationships with existing partners, following up on commercial opportunities.
- Assist in commercial negotiations, meetings, proposal development, and finalizing partnership agreements.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in banking, fintech, payment institutions, or related financial services.
- Proven track record in B2B sales, business development, partnership development, or key account management.
- Strong understanding of digital payments, banking products, and fintech business models.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Fluency in both English and Urdu.
- Based in Lahore or willing to relocate/work in Lahore.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- An existing network within Pakistan’s banking, fintech, or payment industry is highly preferred, as it will facilitate quicker partnership development and business growth.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the expansion of innovative digital payment solutions in a dynamic market. The ideal candidate will be proactive, relationship-oriented, and skilled at navigating complex commercial environments to drive successful partnerships.