Job Description
Job Description
- We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and customer-focused Business Development Officer to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving mortgage product sales, building strong client relationships, and expanding the bank’s market presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business leads and pursue opportunities to grow the bank’s mortgage and housing finance portfolio.
- Promote the bank’s mortgage products, savings plans, and related services to individuals, developers, cooperatives, and corporate clients.
- Identify, develop, and maintain strong relationships with customers, real estate agents, brokers, and stakeholders in the housing sector.
- Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and monitor industry trends.
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and pitches to prospective clients.
- Work closely with Credit, Legal, and Operations units to ensure smooth onboarding and timely loan processing for customers.
- Ensure accurate documentation and submission of all loan applications and client information.
- Meet and exceed assigned sales targets and performance indicators.
- Represent the bank at marketing events, exhibitions, and business forums.
- Provide regular reports on business development activities, pipeline performance, and market feedback.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- 5-10 years experience in Business Development, Sales, or Marketing within a Mortgage Bank, Commercial Bank, Real Estate, or Financial Institution.
- Good understanding of mortgage products, housing finance, and the Nigerian real estate market.
- Proven ability to generate leads, close deals, and meet sales targets.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Customer-oriented with excellent relationship management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- High level of integrity, confidence, and self-motivation.