Head of Sales (Management Level) at Vale Finance Limited

Vale Finance is a full-fledged finance company that delivers a bouquet of bespoke financial solutions to help businesses and individuals power their dreams through savings, loans, payments and Investments.

Vale Finance Limited (RC 1579883) was incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2019 and offers financial services to Individuals, large corporates, SME's, High Networth Individuals (HNI).

We are licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a finance company and also a member of the Finance Houses Association of Nigeria (FHAN), we leverage on technology while also serving the needs of non-digital savvy, applying the highest level of professionalism in service delivery.

Our management team consist of seasoned finance experts with many years of experience in diverse sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Sales (Management Level)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Salesto lead the initiative and execution of the organization’s short- and long-term strategies to create value for our stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development within the financial services sector, with a strong understanding of digital payment solutions, personal and business banking offering and savings products.
• He/ She will work closely with the executive team, board of directors, and key stakeholders to grow the customer base, and deliver exceptional value to our customers.
• He/ She will lead the achievement of the global business budget in line with the parameters set forth by the Board and provide direction, advice and support to the CEO, colleagues, and staff to enable them make sound business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Leading in conjunction with the CEO and Board, the development of the commercial/business banking strategy
• Ensuring the achievement of the annual budget as determined by the Board
• Develop and institute strong integrity, high ethical standards as well as establish a goal/result oriented, performance driven and disciplined culture
• Ensuring strict compliance with company’s credit policy and ensure NPL of below 5 percent
• Ensuring the business is appropriately organized and staffed to enable it achieve the approved strategy
• Ensuring full compliance with company/corporate governance code of conduct
• Assessing principal risks of the business and to ensure that these risks are being monitored and managed
• Act as a public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
• Ensuring that the CEO is properly informed so that sufficient information is provided to the Board to enable the Directors form appropriate judgements
• Abiding by specific internally established control systems and authorities, leading by personal example and encouraging all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the company’s standards and policies
• Ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory authority policies
• Act on behalf of and perform any other duties that may be assigned by the CEO or the Board

Educational Qualification
The minimum entry requirement for this role is:

• Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in any discipline. Possession of higher degree(s) i.e. MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years' cognate experience, of which at least ten (10) years must have been in the financial services sector and five (5) years in a senior management position.

Skill, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
• Must have experience in business development.
• High level of integrity, ethical standards, and values.
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment.
• Good corporate poise and visibility in the business network.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2024.