Overview

Job Title: SME Sales Officer

Location: Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

Job Type: Full Time

 

Duties:

l  Present, promote, and sell financial products and services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.

l  Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their financial needs.

l  Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.

l  Reach out to customer leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals.

l  Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.

l  Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within the schedule.

l  Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments.

l  Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve company objectives.

l  Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to refine sales plans.

l  Set short-term and long-term sales goals and align them with company targets.

l  Prepare and deliver presentations on financial products and services to SMEs.

l  Maintain detailed records of sales activities and customer interactions in CRM software.

l  Monitor sales metrics and analyze data to make informed decisions.

l  Manage sales pipelines, forecast sales, and report progress to senior management.

l  Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

l  Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling financial products to maximize revenue.

l  Prepare regular sales reports, including sales volume, conversion rates, and revenue forecasts.

l  Present insights and recommendations to senior management to drive business decisions.

 

Requirements:

l  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

l  Proven experience as a SME Sales Officer or similar role for at least three (2) years, preferably in the financial services industry.

l  Strong understanding of sales processes, strategies, and techniques.

l  Excellent leadership and team management skills.

l  Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

l  Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

l  Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.

l  Strong organizational and time management abilities.

l  Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.

l  Familiarity with sales analytics and reporting tools.