Business Growth Officer

Our client is a leading Microfinance Bank in Nigeria providing micro-banking services to individuals and SMEs.

Job Summary

The Business Growth Officer is responsible for driving business expansion through customer acquisition deposit mobilization loan generation relationship management and cross-selling of the Banks products and services. The role focuses on achieving revenue targets growing the customer base enhancing customer satisfaction and contributing to the Banks profitability while maintaining high standards of compliance and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective business development strategies to achieve assigned sales and revenue targets.
  
• Identify and acquire new customers across retail SME and corporate market segments.
  
• Mobilize deposits and promote savings current and investment products to prospective customers.
  
• Generate quality loan opportunities in line with the Banks lending policies and risk appetite.
  
• Conduct market intelligence and competitor analysis to identify business opportunities and emerging trends.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to improve retention and increase wallet share.
  
• Cross-sell digital banking products payment solutions and other value-added services to customers.
  
• Conduct regular customer visits to understand client needs and provide appropriate financial solutions.
  
• Prepare business proposals sales presentations and customer relationship reports.
  
• Work closely with the Credit Department to ensure quality loan applications and timely loan processing.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing Banking Finance Business Administration Economics or related discipline.
  
• Professional banking certification is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 35 years experience in business development or relationship management within the banking sector.
  
• Proven ability to achieve sales deposit mobilization and loan generation targets.
  
• Strong understanding of banking products customer relationship management and regulatory requirements.
  

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in business finance or a related field Minimum of 6 years of experience in sales preferably in the financial services industry Proven track record of success in achieving sales targets Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1