JOB DESCRIPTION FOR Sales & Business Development Officer
JOB SUMMARY:The Sales & Business Development Officer is responsible for driving the growth of Takaful insurance products and services by identifying new opportunities, managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. The role requires an in-depth understanding of Takaful principles and the ability to communicate value propositions to diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy: Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve business growth objectives.
- Market Opportunities: Identify and pursue new market opportunities within the assigned region.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with clients, brokers, and stakeholders to drive customer retention and satisfaction.
- Market Research: Conduct regular market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams to customize Takaful solutions that meet client requirements.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with Shariah principles and ethical guidelines in all sales activities.
- Presentations and Proposals: Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and contracts to prospective clients.
- Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service and support to clients throughout the sales process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Certifications: Professional certification such as ACII is an advantage.
- Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in sales, marketing, or related roles, preferably in the financial/insurance sector.
- Location: Must live in one of these locations - LAGOS, KANO, ABUJA & IBADAN.
- Strong understanding of the target market and industry trends.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills..
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet sales targets.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Sales Revenue: Measure the total revenue generated from sales activities for a defined period.
- Number of New Clients Acquired: Indicates the success in acquiring new customers.
- Customer Retention Rate: Measures the ability to retain existing customers.
- Achievement of Sales Targets: Assesses the performance against predefined sales goals.
- Market Share Growth: Evaluates the increase in market share compared to competitors.
Unsolicited Applications
Candidates are encouraged to send us unsolicited applications because we consider unsolicited resumes and file them for future recruitment.
