Business Development Jobs in a non-banking financial service institution in Abuja


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: Branch Business Development Officer

Location:
Abuja

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 Branch 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 Branch 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Assist with other relevant duties as may be assigned towards achieving set sales objectives
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
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.

Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree/Higher National Diploma in Business Administration.
Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years working experience
Key Competency Requirements:
  • Manages customer expectations effectively
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good planning & Organisational skills
  • Good Negotiation & Persuasion skills
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Prior experience in running sales team with non- core staff.
  • Analytical
  • Entrepreneurship Ability
  • Very strong organizational skills
  • Goal Oriented
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines while performing multiple tasks
Sales and Performance Management:
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Numerate
Generic Skills:
  • Energetic
  • Proactive
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Resilience, Tenacity and Integrity
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication (oral & written)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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