Business Development Manager

GTI Microfinance Limited was incorporated in August 2007 as a limited liability company and started its operations in 2008 at No. 127 Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikeja.

In October 2013, it was licensed as a State Wide Microfinance Bank and moved its Head Office to No. 4 Tinubu Street, Central Business District, Marina Lagos. Other branches are located at Mushin, Abattoir in Agege, Surulere and Arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Marina, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilties

• Analyze current and past financial data and provide strategies to increase revenue.
• Research the market to identify new business opportunities, formulate market analysis and deliver accurate business reports.
• Create positive, long-lasting relationships with current and potential clients.
• Develop business development, marketing plans and growth strategy in collaboration with Management to achieve set revenue goals.
• Build referral and lead generation network, arrange business meetings with prospective clients to increase income generation.
• Generate business by promoting and selling the bank's financial products, such as deposits and various loan facilities.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support, keep records of sales, and revenue.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Business Management or any other related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Business Development/ Sales experience with a focus on microfinance sector.
• Proven experience in Microfinanceproducts sales is highly preferred.
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Have a desire to make a significant contribution to a rapidly growing organization
• Market research, strategy and business reporting
• Proven ability to work independently
• Superior presentation and excellent oral and written communication skills