Business Development Officers at Fosad Consulting Limited - 2 Positions

Fosad Consulting Limited - Our client, a non-banking financial service institution is looking for an experienced Sales enthusiast who will be responsible for handling Business Development  & Renewal Management with a team of Supervisors/Unit Manager to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Locations: Warri and Abeokuta

Job Description

• The Business Development Officers prime responsibility is to develop and attend training's to drive sales, acquire new clients and manager existing clients in order to meet the organisations set target.
• The Business Development Officer will support the development and success of the marketing function of the branch in relation to organizational overall objectives; to take responsibility for specific marketing projects within the unit/department and assist with the implementation of the branch’s policy, strategies and initiatives.
• The Business Development Officer will report directly to the Branch Manager and will interface primarily with the following:
  • Internal: Finance Unit, Strategic Business Units
  • External: Customers & Brokers

Responsibilities
Management/Control:

• Servicing and managing existing customers.
• Follow up sales leads and prospects.
• To drive and generate new accounts and establish new customer base
• Ensure total coverage of all assigned customer base to maximize all opportunities on a scheduled basis.
• Conduct occasional market review to ascertain the level of demand for the company’s products and services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales data and follow up on outstanding premiums and renewals
• Maintain and develop good relationship with customers through personal contact and monitor feedback
• Assist with other relevant duties as may be assigned towards achieving set sales objectives

Support/Technical:

• Continually drive existing and identify new markets for the organization
• Support with office administrative and marketing functions within the branch
• Serve as the bridge/intermediary between the company and its current market and potential markets.
• Monitor competitors' activities and products towards improving the organization's market share.

Learning and Growth:

• Identity opportunities for improvement in the volume of sales and market share
• Continually improve marketing skills, knowledge and ability
• Identify opportunities for product development and process improvement
• Update regularly knowledge of Cornerstone Insurance Plc. business, products and services

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree/Higher National Diploma in Business Administration.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years working experience

Key Competency Requirements

• Understanding the customer
• Communication skills
• Management of Information
• Planning & Organizing
• Negotiation & Persuasion skills
• Commitment to Excel
• Analysis

Additional Information
Interested candidates are required to have:

• Ability to analyze, assess and address prospect needs in the enterprise accounts, while clearly establishing the value of our products and services.
• Demonstrated successful selling in a consultative/team environment and building new business within existing territory is essential.
• Dedicated, ethical and determined person that is willing to assist the customer to find success when working with him/her.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong written, verbal, presentational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint software programs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online