The Role
The Growth Officer will acquire new merchants, develop sales strategies, manage transactions, conduct market research, and build relationships to drive revenue for a trade finance company.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client, a collateral-free trade transaction finance company that provides business owners with quick access to funds for financing their operations, offers short-term financing options to trade and supply chain businesses, as well as allied enterprises/entities in Nigeria. They are seeking to hire Growth Officers who will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with merchants in the following locations in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Job Responsibilities
As a Sales Officer, your primary role will be to acquire new merchants and generate revenue for our Transaction Finance company. You will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with merchants.
●Acquire new merchants & manage existing merchant transactions (Draw down & Repayment)
Job Responsibilities
As a Sales Officer, your primary role will be to acquire new merchants and generate revenue for our Transaction Finance company. You will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with merchants.
●Acquire new merchants & manage existing merchant transactions (Draw down & Repayment)
●Develop and implement sales strategies to acquire new merchants and generate revenue
●Identify new business opportunities and develop plans to capitalize on them
●Build and maintain strong relationships with merchants to ensure their satisfaction and loyalty
●Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
●Conduct market research to identify potential customers and market trends
●Prepare and deliver sales presentations to potential customers
●Negotiate contracts and terms with merchants
●Work closely with internal teams, including Risk & Compliance, Retention, Technical Support and Product to ensure a seamless user experience
●Continuously monitor and analyze sales performance and make recommendations for improvement
Requirements
●Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field is an added advantage
●At least 2 years of experience in sales, business development, or a similar role
●Experience in the transaction finance industry is a plus
●Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
●Strong negotiation and closing skills
●Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
●Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field
- At least 2 years of experience in sales, business development, or a similar role
- Experience in the transaction finance industry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
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