• Application Deadline: Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Business Development Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Description

• To build and deepen relationships with existing and potential clients by selling product/services of the company, particularly deposit mobilization, to retail, HNI and MSME customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grow the existing risk asset portfolio in line with the Company's strategy.


• Identify, develop and cultivate relationships with customers within the retail and MSME segment that are in need of loans and advances to support their business.


• Manage existing customers' portfolio as well as develop new business opportunities by generating risk assets within the MSME and retail market.


• Leverage the Transkredit's existing relationship by developing and executing proactive, creative and on-going contact initiatives.


• Prepare sales pitches, presentations and other documents required for Transkredit customer's engagements.


• Assist in the development, launching and sales of new product offering.


• Ensure synergy and collaboration in inter-house activities and communication in order to facilitate effective and smooth running of the Company’s operations.


• Manage MSME and retail banking portfolio within the region to minimise business risks and maximise profitability.


• Maintain relationship with key customers within the Bank and ensure that such customers are well served by officers within the Transkredit.


• Ensure the smooth running of operations in the bank within with respect to deposit mobilization.


• Ensure a complete, accurate and balanced assessment of risk in the credit approval presentation.


• Coordinate the approval process managing information flow and ensuring that the credit follows the stated approval process for the facility limit.


• Keep abreast of regulations, government policies and other developments that may affect the operations, business goals and objectives of the division within the assigned region.


• Ensuring that the legal documentation is complete, consistent with the internal approvals and properly executed and filed.


• Monitor industry trends and obtain necessary intelligence to be used as input for new product development.


• Supervisory of the business development manager.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess HND / Bachelor's Degrees with 8 - 10 years relevant work experience.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles of product development, brand management and business intelligence.


• Working knowledge of the leading products and services available in the global market


• Deep knowledge of the marketing terrain in Nigeria


• Expert knowledge of Transkredit’s products and services.


• Good knowledge of the micro finance industry regulatory guidelines and the provisions of the license.


• In-depth knowledge of the Nigerian Financial Services Industry with emphasis on the retail/small business.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills


• High level of attention to detail


• Excellent project management skills


• Strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills


• High proficiency in the use of all MS Office tool.