Business Development Associate (Financial Services) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

• The company is seeking to hire a result-driven Business Development Associate who will support the company’s growth by identifying new business opportunities, fostering client relationships, and assisting in the implementation of collections and marketing strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

Market Research:

• Conduct research to identify potential clients, target markets, and emerging business opportunities.

Lead Generation:

• Generate leads through networking, cold calling, or digital channels and nurture them into viable prospects.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients.

Collection Support:

• Assist in creating and implementing sales strategies to meet company goals.

Presentations:

• Prepare and deliver product or service demonstrations to potential clients.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with sales, marketing, and other internal teams to align business development efforts.

Data Management:

• Use CRM tools to track client interactions, manage sales pipelines, and report on key metrics.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or any related field.
• 1-3 years of experience as a business development, sales, or marketing Associate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with CRM software is preferred.
• Negotiation and networking abilities.