Business Development Executive at Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The successful candidates must be self-motivated team players with aggressive drive to increase the firm’s bottom line by driving sales. Applicants must have excellent communication and negotiation skills, and must be astute problem-solvers.

Responsibilities

• Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets;
• Effectively communicate value proposition through proposals and presentations;
• Retain continuous awareness of transactions, sales, terms and keep relevant records;
• Work with the Head of Business Development to execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base;
• Build and Enhance strong relationships with existing and potential clients by offering viable solutions;
• Key Account Management;
• Drive business growth across all customer segments;
• Prepare and submit monthly and period activity/sales reports on the success of your sales endeavours.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience

• BA/BSc/HND
• Minimum of 3 years’ sales experience in an insurance, financial institution or an insurance broking firm
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Customer Service Intelligence
• Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of services and drive the sales process from plan to close
• Passionate team player with good interpersonal skills
• Relevant technical knowledge and practical experience of underwriting and insurance policies
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Good use of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).