Business Development Officer at Excellent Jobs

Excellent Jobs is a consulting andrecruitment firm, dedicated to hiring and managing great talents for its clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a result-driven BDO responsible for generating businesses in the retail /SME market space and increase Sales & Volume. He/She will be responsible for providing leads, converting potential borrowers to existing/satisfied customers.
• As a Business Development Officer with the Company, you will be responsible for providing a full range of financial services available through this institution to existing high net-worth clientele and generating new business by making outside, in-person calls on prospects and clients.
• Our candidate must have a track record of exceeding Management expectation, display excellent interpersonal and effective selling skills to build quality relationships with the Business team and with customers, be goal-driven and good credit writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Generates new business through prospecting, outside calling, networking and referrals.
• Act as a self-starter while leveraging cross-functional collaboration with business partners.
• Develops business relationships in the community, directly and through referral base and execute sales strategies, marketing plans, and business development programs.
• Maintains an awareness of marketplace products, practices, rates, and changes to advantage of competitive opportunities.
• Handles a high volume of phone calls with professionalism and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Maintains working knowledge of commercial and personal lending, deposits, and investments.
• Works with marketing, sales, and product development teams to implement business development initiatives.
• Interacts in an effective and professional manner with all levels of Company’s personnel, corporate and individual clients demonstrating commitment to quality client service.
• Represents the Company by actively participating in outside community events, business and industry-related organizations, and other professional activities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND.in any Field of study
• 3 - 5 years’ Working experience in a Commercial Bank/Financial Service Company/Microfinance Bank
• Excellent communication, good Credit writing, Presentation and key selling skills.
• Strong knowledge of various phases of sales management, including planning, goal setting, project/time management and selling techniques.
• Excellent business development and client relationship skills.
• Proven new business development experience
• Detail orientated with exceptional sales and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of constantly meeting or exceeding targets and deliverables
• Service-oriented team player mentality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and thrive on a team where you can make a big impact.
• Great listening skills and a problem-solver with a 'can-do' attitude.

Salary
N100,000 - N180,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2023.