• Application Deadline:
• Position: Direct Sales Agent (Marketer)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Sales & Business Development 
  
  

Job Summary

• A direct sales agent in a bank is responsible for promoting financial products, acquiring and managing customers, assisting with applications, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential customers or clients through various channels, including cold calling, networking, referrals, and lead generation activities.


• Conduct sales presentations, demonstrations, and pitches to educate prospects about products or services, highlight features and benefits, and address customer questions or objections.


• Build and maintain relationships with customers, providing personalized service, assistance, and support to understand their needs, preferences, and buying behavior.


• Recommend products or services to customers based on their requirements, preferences, and budget, offering solutions that meet their needs and address pain points.


• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with customers to close sales and secure commitments, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.


• Follow up with leads, inquiries, and prospects in a timely manner, nurturing relationships, overcoming objections, and persuading prospects to take action.


• Manage sales pipeline and activities, tracking leads, opportunities, and sales progress using CRM software or sales tracking tools to prioritize efforts and maximize sales conversion.


• Collaborate with sales teams, marketing teams, and product specialists to coordinate sales efforts, share insights, and leverage resources to achieve sales targets and objectives.


• Stay updated on product knowledge, market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to position products effectively, differentiate offerings, and anticipate customer needs.


• Attend sales meetings, training sessions, and workshops to enhance sales skills, learn new techniques, and share best practices with colleagues.


• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and sales transactions, documenting details, feedback, and outcomes for reporting and analysis purposes.


• Provide feedback and insights to management on market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape to inform sales strategies, product development, and marketing campaigns.


• Uphold ethical standards and compliance with sales policies, regulations, and industry guidelines, ensuring transparency, honesty, and integrity in all sales interactions.


• Resolve customer complaints, issues, or disputes promptly and effectively, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.


• Achieve sales targets, quotas, and KPIs set by management, consistently meeting or exceeding performance goals to drive revenue growth and business success.

Required Skills:

• Sales techniques.


• Communication skills.


• Negotiation skills.


• Relationship building.


• Problem-solving abilities.


• Time management.


• Adaptability.


• Resilience.


• Customer service.


• Results orientation.