Our client, a core investor in the Microfinance industry is looking for seasoned and experienced candidates for the following positions both in Abuja and Owerri.
Job Title: Head, SME Business Development
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- Responsible for managing the Business Development & Marketing Unit; ensuring smooth running of all activities within the unit
- Develops new deposit, loan and merchant business for a specific target market of small to medium size businesses and business professionals
- Provides leadership, training and supervision to marketing officers and other personnel within the unit
- Definition of marketing and sales strategies of Small & Medium Enterprises
- Management of credit risk framework for SME loan customers
- Provides a superior level of customer relations arid service and ensures compliance with Bank policies and procedures
- Responsible for attaining established individual, department and Bank goals through active participation in sales management and officer call programs
- Tracks and analyzes banking economic trends and makes recommendations to the management of the bank
- Responsible for the coordination of all marketing activities of the Bank
- Performs supervisory duties of department staff (identification of skills need/vacancy), and coordinates staff coverage within the unit.
- Develops various marketing concepts, objectives, materials, advertisements, programs, press releases, and other special events approved by senior management and the Board of Directors
- Provides guidance and coordinates implementation efforts with respect to the installation/launch of new or existing products and services
- Prepare monthly performance reports for MPR sessions
- Ability to pose as the primary contact of public relational advertising, and certain business development activities that promote the spirit, philosophy, dedication, and general direction of the Bank.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical skills, Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian commercial banking market
- Strong strategic orientation, Excellent customer relationship development/management
- Good negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution, Creative and innovative,
- Knowledge and understanding of commercial financial products, Good product development and portfolio management capabilities
Qualification
- A Minimum of 2.2 in University Degree. An MBA would be an added advantage
- 4-7 years in the Banking sector
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
executivejobsearchmfb@gmail.com