Chief Business Officer at Corestep Microfinance Bank

This position is required to provide senior strategic leadership of business development to grow market share and increase income through full cost and commercial expansion, along with planning and overseeing marketing and lead generation. 

REPORTING

The Chief Business Officer reports to the Executive Director, Business Development

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead on implementation, reporting and reviewing of strategic and operational sales and marketing plans to drive sales and revenue. 
• Manage sales and marketing budgets, ensuring financial effectiveness and utilise resources in a cost-effective manner. 
• To line and project manage the sales and marketing team, ensuring full and open inter-divisional working to fulfil Company objectives and targets. 
• Manage and deliver relevant budgets and produce monthly high-level reports for the Senior Management Team Meetings. 
• Management of an Effective Sales Process supported throughout the organisation. 
• Ensure commercial procedures are maintained by sharing best practice and continual improvement to protect the Company’s commercial position. 
• Develop and oversee the delivery of a well-informed sales strategy, ensuring this leads to a results-driven action plan with clear lines of accountability. 
• Lead the development of strategic alliances with external stakeholders to identify future business needs and areas of revenue growth/opportunities to maximise income and client satisfaction. 
• Develop and negotiate effective pricing strategies which ensure the financial viability of all sales bids, tenders and proposals. Lead on the preparation and submission of bids, tenders and proposals

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 8-10years experience in commercial or Microfinance bank is a MUST
• Proven work experience as Chief/Senior Business Officer is a MUST
• Female Preferably
• At least 7years experience in leading sales and marketing team with proven success in developing and driving strategic commercial growth
• Ability to build relationship with key decision makers
• Strong Business Development and Organisation skills

LOCATION: MAINLAND, LAGOS

SALARY- ATTRACTIVE