Business Development Associate, Junior – North and Anglophone West Africa based in Lagos, Nigeria

Are you looking to start your career in sales and business development? Western Union is seeking a Junior Business Development Associate to support our local sales team while building a clear pathway for your professional growth into a full sales role across North and Anglophone West Africa. 

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

In this role, you will assist with monitoring sales activity and supporting internal business processes for the region. This is an entry-level position designed to help you learn, grow, and eventually transition into a full sales role. If you’re eager to develop your skills and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, this opportunity is for you. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Support the sales team with administrative and operational tasks to ensure smooth execution of business activities. 

• Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and feedback to help track KPIs and performance. 

• Identify and escalate process-related issues, following up to ensure timely resolution. 

• Collect market and consumer insights to inform marketing and network development initiatives. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help achieve regional goals. 

• Participate in training and shadowing opportunities to develop core sales and business development skills. 

Role Requirements 

• Interest in building a career in sales and business development. 

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required; PowerBI, Salesforce, or SharePoint are a plus). 

• Fluency in English (French is a plus). 

• Previous experience in customer service or sales support is helpful but not required. 

• International travel may be required. 

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.    

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.    

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.    

Benefits    

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.    

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.     

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office at least three days a week.     

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.