Business Development Officer at Prosperis Holdings Company Limited

JOB SUMMARY

• We are looking for detail-oriented and driven individuals to increase the Company’s revenue by identifying profitable business opportunities and developing long-term business growth strategies.
• The responsibilities of the officer include recommending ways to improve operations planning, attending meetings with clients and advisors, and notifying the Team Lead, Prosperis Development Office (Gombe) of key business development.
• He/She should also be able to assess business risks by analyzing financial, statistical, and economic data.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Encouraging new and existing clients by creating and improving proposals.
• Engaging with prospects to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the loan process.
• Analysing applicants’ financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine the feasibility of granting loans.
• Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Monitor all customer queries and ensure timely response to all issues.
• Building solid relationships with clients, as well as sales and marketing teams.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities for Lending, Securities Trading, Asset Management, FX Trading, Real Estate, Investment Banking, Trusteeship and all businesses in the Prosperis Holdings portfolio.
• Presenting business or marketing opportunities to Management.
• Scheduling meetings with potential clients to discuss products and services and providing recommendation on service options that suits clients’ needs.
• Developing and managing strategic partnerships to grow business.
• Developing marketing strategy to publicise and advertise Company service offerings.

EDUCATION:

• BSc or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field with a minimum of Second class lower for BSc holders

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Detail-oriented and persuasive.
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
• Ability to streamline processes for maximum efficiency
• Ability to communicate vision to teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly motivated atmosphere
• Establish and maintain focus on long-term vision
• Confront difficult issues head-on and find positive solutions
• Strong drive for sales and able to engage High Net Worth Individuals

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in the Financial Sector