Edgewood Consulting is a management consulting and talent development firm in Nigeria to provide cutting - edge and value - added advisory, performance improvement, learning improvement, human resources management, restructuring turnaround management and market development research services. We provide a unique range of specialized and specific consultancy services to corporate organizations as well as individuals.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Marketing and Business Development - Microfinance
Location: Okitipupa, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
The Head of Marketing / Business Development is responsible for supervision of all Business Development initiatives.
Provide effective leadership guidance in business development strategy.
Provide guidance, leadership support and direction to the Marketing team.
Achieve set department objectives and overall profitability target of the bank
Implement and execute regular sales activities to generate sustainable business
Develop and manage strategic relationships with key customers in relevant market segments.
Lead the Bank’s deposit mobilization efforts and creation of quality risks
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of loans and deposits portfolios; from initiation, processing, monitoring and repayment.
Conduct a thorough credit analysis to ascertain customer’s payment capacity and willingness; evaluate the credit risk before recommending any credit.
Reduce liquidity risk by aggressively increasing the deposit portfolio
Ensure each loan disbursed are in compliance with the approved credit policies and lending methodology.
Provide regular reports on marketing activities and other reports as required.
Monitor approved loans and continuously support and advise clients on good management practices
Recovery of any delinquent loans
Qualification / Experience
A minimum of First Degree or its equivalent in a Business-related discipline additional qualification or degree in any finance or business-related discipline may be an advantage.
A minimum of four 4 years post-qualification experience out of which, at least three 3 must have been in the financial services industry.
CIBN MCP accreditation will be an advantage.
Evidence that the candidate possesses proven skills and competencies in practical.
Financial services or technology company experience will be beneficial.
Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of the Financial services sector and the current trends
Knowledge of online and offline marketing strategies and tools.
Knowledge of relationship building and customer management
Strong business acumen and knowledge of low-income market
Comprehensive knowledge of consumer lending, payroll lending and public sector credit products.
Sound knowledge of Micro, small and medium enterprise market and lending methodology especially around POS products.
Skills:
Developing and managing a highly efficient marketing team
Strong marketing and business development skills
Sound interpersonal and negotiation skills
Good oral, written and presentation skills
Leadership, Supervision and Coaching skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Goal-oriented, needs to be focused and achieve targets
Excellent communication and organization skills
Key Behaviours:
Ethical, high level of integrity
Good communication and listening skills and team player
Professional, responsible and accountable
Quality and customer-focused, open to ideas and change
Commitment to the Company’s vision and values.
Application Closing Date
31st December, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Applications to: [email protected] using "Head of Marketing / Business Development, Microfinance Bank"as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.