Our Client, a key player in the Nigerian banking industry, as part of its repositioning strategies wishes to recruit highly motivated and challenge loving individuals as Business Development Managers for some of its locations in Abuja-(FCT), South-West (SW) and South-South (SS) regions of Nigeria. The successful applicant will be expected to perform the following functions within the catchment area:

Strategically position the bank and the brand
Establish significant market presence
Qualitatively grow the balance sheet of the branch
Build trust and credibility for the branch
Generate profitable growth across customer segments and service lines

The successful candidates must possess the following:
Not less than 28 years of age with at least a first degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
Professional certifications/qualifications (or near completions0 in related discipline (e.g. ICAN, MSc, MBA, ACIB etc) will be an added advantage
Strong marketing background with not less than three (3) years experience in business development, preferably in the specified catchment region.
Sound commercial credit knowledge. Analysis and Structure
Ability to interact with top executives, entrepreneurs, high net-worth clients, and non-for-profit organizations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good knowledge of social, economic and demographic feature s of assigned coverage area
Confident, a go-getting attitude, strong drive and a hunger for success
Entrepreneurial with a strong desire to grow and develop business potential
Numerate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and a strategic business mindset.

All interested applicants should send a comprehensive (electronic) copy of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) saved as your full names indicating the preferred region/zone as the subject of the mail. The zones MUST be indicated as follows:

For South West Zone- Abeokuta (SWABT); Akure (SWAKR); Ekiti (SWEKT); Ijebu (SWIJ); Osogbo (SWOSB); Ibadan (SWIBN)

For South South Zone – Benin (SSBN); Port Harcourt (SSPH); Calabar (SSCL)

For Abuja Zone- (ABJ)

Note that the reference number specified indicates your preferred location of interest.

HOW TO APPLY
All applications should be sent to [email protected] not later than 27th June 2011