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Gift Dashur

@giftdashur

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I drive investment sales, client acquisition, and AUM growth.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead business development and investment-sales growth, building institutional and high-net-worth client relationships, growing AUM, developing high-performing teams, and shaping commercial strategy in financial services.

I've led business development for VNL Capital Asset Management, driving sales strategy and AUM growth across institutional, high-net-worth, and retail segments. I acquire pension funds, insurance companies, corporates, endowments, government agencies, family offices, and high-net-worth clients while maintaining strong compliance standards.

Previously, I led business development at Imperial Capital Advisers and managed relationships at GTI Asset Management, where I built a sales pipeline averaging 50 new leads daily and onboarded 10 new clients in a single month. I've grown AUM by 50%, increased client retention to 90%, and achieved 80% of a NGN 3 billion annual sales target by Q3 FY24.

My foundation in financial services includes more than six years at Access Bank, where I opened corporate and retail accounts, expanded market penetration, and built a sales team of over 28 people. I bring market research, investment advisory, negotiation, relationship management, and team leadership to every growth opportunity.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head, Business Development

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VNL Capital Asset Management

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Orchestrate the firm's sales strategy to attain AUM growth and revenue targets across institutional, HNW, and retail segments. Spearhead acquisition of institutional clients and oversee sales pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.

Sales Strategy AUM Growth Institutional Sales High Net Worth Client Acquisition CRM Pipeline Management Forecasting Market Research Regulatory Compliance SEC Regulations AML CFT Leadership

Head, Business Development

Imperial Capital Advisers Limited

Apr 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities within the investment market. Develop and implement strategic business development plans to ensure revenue growth and achievement of targets.

Business Development Market Research Negotiation Strategic Planning

Relationship Manager

GTI Asset Management

Jul 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Achieve sales objectives by forecasting and developing sales quotas, and originate new strategies for client database expansion. Established a robust sales pipeline, identifying an average of 50 new leads daily and surpassing monthly sales targets.

Sales Forecasting Sales Strategy Client Acquisition Lead Generation Sales Presentations Relationship Management

Sales Executive Account Officer

Access Bank PLC

Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 (6 years 3 months)

Identify opportunities for enhancement in financial products and business processes through customer acquisition, activation, and retention. Collaborated with the Business Development Manager to solicit new accounts and close deals, and supported IT with customer onboarding.

Customer Acquisition Customer Retention Sales CRM Mobile Banking Team Building Market Penetration

Chief Operating Officer

Capelli Salon and Spa

Oct 2013 - Mar 2014 (5 months)

Planned, coordinated, and directed salon activities to ensure efficient operations. Managed customer data processing and facilitated the development of a new product that enhanced the customer base and sales revenue.

Operations Management Customer Data Management Customer Service Product Development