Ajibola Babalola

Business Development Manager

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Sept 2026
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At a glance

About Ajibola Babalola at a glance

Ajibola Babalola (Business Development Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Ajibola brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in - Attention to Detail, Buyer Contracts, Client Needs Assessment and Contract Negotiation. Ajibola studied B.Sc. Pure and Applied Psychology at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State.

6+
Years experience
16+
Skills
10+
Roles held

About

Meet Ajibola

Ambitious young leader with over eight years of experience driving revenue growth in luxury real‑estate, financial services, and insurance sectors. Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and consultative selling to high‑net‑worth individuals and corporate accounts. Skilled at generating and converting leads, negotiating contracts, and delivering tailored investment advice. Strong analytical background in data‑driven research and people management, complemented by certifications in Business Psychology and I/O Psychology. Seeking senior roles that leverage strategic partnership building and revenue‑generation expertise.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • - Attention to Detail
  • Buyer Contracts
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Contract Negotiation
  • CRM Principles & Tools
  • Document Reviews
  • Etiquette
  • Lead Generation
  • Multitasking
  • people management
  • Research & Analysis
  • Resource Hunting
  • Upselling

Foundational

  • Data Analysis
  • Teamwork
  • UX research

Career

Experience

  1. —

    Business Development Manager

    GMH Luxury

    Generated and converted leads for luxury real‑estate investments, managed relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals and corporate clients, conducted property presentations and negotiations, built strategic partnerships, and achieved monthly sales and revenue targets through effective client engagement.

  2. —

    Investment Advisor / Business Development Executive

    Palton Morgan Holdings

    Identified and nurtured high‑potential client leads, provided expert guidance on premium real‑estate investment opportunities, delivered consultative sales presentations, advised on pricing, ROI, mortgage options, and maintained a quality lead database to drive high‑volume sales and long‑term partnerships.

  3. —

    Relationship Manager

    Optiva Capital Partners

    Developed and grew relationships with HNWIs and institutional clients, sourced new business, provided investment advisory on portfolio allocation and risk management, ensured compliance and timely reporting, and collaborated cross‑functionally to align client portfolios with financial objectives.

  4. —

    Senior Sales Associate

    BuildersDeck Constructions

    Led customer profiling and research, managed end‑to‑end real‑estate transactions for over 70 projects across Abuja, Accra, Ilorin and Dubai, prepared contracts, facilitated closings, and maintained a CRM database, achieving a 65% customer‑retention rate.

  5. —

    Sales Advisor

    Axamansurd Insurance

    Generated ~#390,000,000 annual sales, supervised a team of nine reps exceeding targets by 46%, built strong client relationships, reduced operational costs by 23% through risk‑mitigation strategies, and delivered product training and market intelligence.

  6. —

    Sales and Service Associate

    Union Bank of Nigeria (Osogbo)

    Opened ~1,200 accounts with total deposits of #1.5B, activated corporate payroll accounts worth #300M, handled customer service, fraud resolution, and processed a wide range of banking transactions, improving client satisfaction and cross‑selling opportunities.

  7. —

    Direct Sales Agent

    Union Bank of Nigeria

    Opened ~2,400 accounts with deposits of #1.1B, activated corporate payroll accounts, presented bank products, and generated new business through marketing events and direct sales initiatives.

  8. —

    Guidance and Counselling (NYSC)

    Ikwo College of Education

    Assisted students with admission processes, career exploration, skill development, and emotional support, facilitating informed educational decisions.

  9. —

    Professional Goalkeeper

    Sunshine Football Club

    Played as first‑choice goalkeeper for three seasons, achieving 18 clean sheets and contributing to team league retention.

  10. —

    Professional Goalkeeper

    Prime Football Club

    Served as goalkeeper for B‑team, recording 55 clean sheets over 80 games and helping the team win local trophies.

Foundations

Education & languages

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State

B.Sc. Pure and Applied Psychology

University of Rochester

Associate Degree in Behavioral Psychology

Ikwo College of Education, Ikwo Ebonyi State

National Youth Service Corp (NYSC)

The Association of Business Psychology

Fellow of Business Psychology

SIOP

Member, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

Quick answers

About Ajibola

What does Ajibola Babalola do?

Ajibola Babalola (Business Development Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Ajibola brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in - Attention to Detail, Buyer Contracts, Client Needs Assessment and Contract Negotiation. Ajibola studied B.Sc. Pure and Applied Psychology at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State.

Where is Ajibola Babalola based?

Ajibola Babalola is based in Nigeria.

What are Ajibola's top skills?

Ajibola's top skills are - Attention to Detail (Intermediate), Buyer Contracts (Intermediate), Client Needs Assessment (Intermediate), Contract Negotiation (Intermediate), CRM Principles & Tools (Intermediate) and Document Reviews (Intermediate).

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