Business Development Officer

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Customer Relationship Supervisor in developing weekly/monthly plans with regard to client mobilization and individual performance goals.
• Maintain a good knowledge of assigned market geographical area and understand clients' needs with competing products.
• Research and develop business opportunities within assigned geographical zone and assist the marketing department with market research and impact studies upon request.
• Market all MRM Products and Services to potential clients by using the promotional tools as approved by management.
• Responsible for acquisition and management of loans and savings portfolio; Loan initiation, processing, monitoring and prompt repayment.
• Conduct a thorough loan analysis to ascertain the customer’s payment capacity and willingness; evaluate the credit risk before Credit Committee Meetings.
• Reduce liquidity risk by aggressively mobilizing savings on a daily basis.
• Ensure each loan disbursed are in compliance with MRM lending procedures, policies and methodology.
• Prepare and present the report as assigned by your Team Lead/ Head, BDS.
• Compile credit files with required documentation and hand them over to back office staff for processing.
• Any other responsibilities required by the Head, of Business Development & Strategies in line with MRM policies.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of an HND in any related discipline 
• Minimum of 2 years of proven work experience
• Are an effective, assertive and confident communicator with the ability to influence situations
• Possess excellent personal drive and self-motivational skills.
• Are computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Have a good comprehension of sales processes and supporting technology.
• Are able to work in a creative environment and challenge firmly-held assumptions
• Are able to work alone or as part of a team with an excellent ability to manage your own time.
• Can read about new software and quickly become proficient in describing its features to potential clients.

Note: We are committed to improving diversity in the workspace and work to ensure that our team is supportive of our employees. We strongly encourage applications from women.