NYSC-Telesales Representative Intern at Lendigo

About LendigoLendigo Nigeria is a high growth portfolio company of Seedstars, focusing on SME lending in all areas. Our vision is to become the leading champion in SME lending for the common man in Nigeria while developing revolutionary fin-tech products that will change the whole conservative lending industry. Being a part of this ambitious project is what drives us every day and makes us achieve the best results for our clients and reach our ambitious goals in the coming year.About the jobIf Fintech sounds interesting to you and if autonomy, a steep learning curve, and responsibility from day one are what you desire, then you might be the right fit for us!We are currently seeking passionate individuals with a flair for sales and marketing to join our team in Lagos, as a Telesales Representative (Intern). The key mission of this job is to contribute to the company's top-line success by expanding our existing lending products through Lagos and other areas in Nigeria.Key responsibilities:Contact potential or existing customers to inform them about a product or service using scriptsAnswer questions about products or the companyAsk questions to understand customer requirements and close salesMaking Outbound follow-up calls to sales leads and persuade potential customers to complete and submit their applicationHandle grievances to preserve the company’s reputationGo the “extra mile” to meet sales quota and facilitate future salesKeep records of calls and sales and note useful informationWorking to stringent targets, the job holder will be required to adopt a professional and knowledgeable approach to each new business call.Your profileA Corp Member completing NYSC not earlier than December 2023Young, smart, and hungry for achieving extraordinary resultsYou love technology: familiar with the internet, mobile apps, Android phones, e-mail, social mediaYou can handle multi-tasking and high pressure by prioritizing your workExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with strong negotiation skillsGood grammar, spelling, and punctuationStrong interest in building a career in the FinTech industryAbility to prioritize deliverables and meet demanding deadlinesBenefits and perksCoaching opportunities and learning Financial Technology from the bestJoin a young, passionate, hungry, and growing team of entrepreneurs & facilitatorsRegular get-togethers like team events, etc.Flexible working hours and offsite work arrangementsPension, life, and health insurance schemesHigh degree of autonomy, flat hierarchy, open communication, and get shit done attitudeWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Why you found our job opening on the Seedstars’ websiteSeedstars is one of Lendigo’s earlier investors. It’s a global investment holding with headquarters in Switzerland and a presence in 80+ emerging markets, which invests in early-stage tech across emerging markets.