Business Development Officer

Workforce Group - Our client in the Investment Banking sector on the Island in Lagos, is urgently looking for suitable candidates to fill the role below:

Job Position: Business Development Officer (Permanent)
Job Location: Yaba, Lagos Island, Lekki, V.I, Ajah, Lagos

Job Summary

• The Business Development Officer will be responsible in analyzing sales leads, pitching to new and existing clients and identifying potential sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• The role involves opening and managing of accounts, selling investment products and participating in tactical sales/marketing activities.
• Analyze current customer base, including portfolios and rolodexes, to identify potential sales opportunities
• Build strong relationships with customers, outside business contacts, and company stakeholders
• Review and communicate proposals and cost estimates to customers and stakeholders
• Negotiate timelines and budgets
• Develop and test unique business strategies and concepts
• Collaborate with colleagues and peers on the sales, marketing, and product development teams to improve overall customer experience and satisfaction
• Stay up to date on company best practices, policies, products, pricing, and promotions.

Job Requirements

• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Bachelor's degrees from a recognized institution
• Three or more years of experience in a financial or business background e.g. (Insurance, Capital Market or bank sector etc.)
• At least 2 years sales/marketing experience in relevant sector.
• Should not be above 35 years of age.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of deal structuring and closing principals.
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and VBA.
• Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• MBA or equivalent education, training and work-related experience is an added advantage.
• Preferred Location: Applicants must be staying in or around Lagos Island, Yaba, Surulere, Bariga etc

Remuneration
Basic Salary+Commission+Other Benefits.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.