JOB TITLE: Business Development Officer

Location: Mainland, Lagos State

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Microfinance Banking / Financial Services

ROLE SUMMARY
Our client, a reputable microfinance bank, is seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Officer to drive customer acquisition, business growth, and portfolio expansion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, marketing the bank's products and services, building strong customer relationships, and supporting the achievement of the bank's growth and revenue objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess strong sales capability, relationship management skills, and a good understanding of the financial services industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and acquire new customers for the bank's products and services
• Drive deposit mobilization and loan portfolio growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual and corporate clients
• Market the bank's savings, loan, and other financial products to target customers
• Conduct market visits and business prospecting activities regularly
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely loan repayment
• Prepare and submit periodic sales and performance reports
• Support customer onboarding and ensure excellent service delivery
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines
• Contribute to achieving branch and organizational business targets

REQUIREMENTS
Education

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or related field

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the banking or financial services sector
• Experience in microfinance banking is an added advantage
• Proven track record in deposit mobilization and customer acquisition

Skills

• Business development and sales skills
• Customer relationship management
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Target-driven and result-oriented mindset
• Basic credit and financial analysis knowledge
• Problem-solving and teamwork ability

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sales & Marketing
• Relationship Management
• Customer Service Excellence
• Business Growth & Expansion
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Market Intelligence

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is energetic, commercially aware, and passionate about driving business growth. They should possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build trust with customers, and a commitment to achieving business targets within a fast-paced banking environment. Candidates familiar with the Mainland market and customer landscape will have an added advantage.