Direct Sales Executive

Responsibilities:

• Identify and acquire new customers through direct and field sales activities.
• Promote and sell the bank’s financial products and services to prospective customers.
• Drive account opening, deposits, loans, and other relevant banking products.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Conduct daily market visits and generate quality leads within assigned territories.
• Achieve and consistently exceed assigned sales and business development targets.
• Follow up on leads, prospects, and existing customers to maximize conversion and retention.
• Build a strong customer pipeline through referrals, networking, personal contacts, and direct prospecting.
• Prepare daily/weekly sales reports and provide updates on market activities and customer acquisition.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive financial services landscape.
• Ensure compliance with the bank’s policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in field sales within a financial institution.
• Experience in a Microfinance Bank, Commercial Bank, Fintech, or other financial services institution is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving sales, deposit mobilization, loan acquisition, or customer acquisition targets.
• Strong knowledge of financial products and services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Highly energetic, confident, and results-driven.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a target-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Lagos market and ability to conduct extensive field activities.
• Must be willing to travel within assigned territories to acquire and manage customers.