Lead - Business Development Job at Mezcredit Finance Limited

Mezcredit Finance Limited is a leading CBN Licensed Finance House in the business of Loans and Investments for Large Corporates, Emerging Businesses and SMEs in Nigeria, we specialize in delivering quick and flexible working capital solutions that perfectly match the unique business requirements and financial needs of our clientele.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Lead - Business Development

Job Location: Owerri, Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This is a full-time, on-site role for a Lead - Business Development based in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
• The Lead - Business Development will be the growth champion responsible for overseeing operations and growth in Owerri and its environs, ensuring the implementation of company policies, and driving performance to meet organisational goals.
• Daily tasks include managing teams, analysing financial reports, coordinating business activities, and building relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive growth opportunities for the south east region.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management skills, with the ability to supervise and motivate teams to achieve targets
• Partner closely with the Management to develop, refine, and execute the regional commercial and marketing road map.
• Lead and oversee all marketing activities across the South eastern region, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Product creation and ideation
• Create a portfolio of quality risk assets for the team
• Manage and Improve the investment bouquet
• Improve the ROI of the Branch
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing clients
• Understand client needs and provide appropriate solutions and advisory support.
• Identify opportunities to grow client portfolios and increase revenue.
• Market the organization’s products and services to prospective clients.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and performance goals.
• Promote investment products such as fixed and tenured funds
• Handle client inquiries, complaints, and requests promptly and professionally.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on client portfolio performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and transactions.
• Source, onboard, manage and increase the company's clientele
• Improve customer experience, sales retention and service delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years of proven experience in a similar role with a track record of achieving regional targets.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and stakeholders
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making skills to address challenges and implement solutions promptly
• Experience in banking, financial services, or a related field is an advantage
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: info@mezcredit.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email