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