Branch Manager is urgently needed
Job Duties: - Assess local market conditions, identify current and prospective sales opportunities and develop forecasts, financial objectives and business plans for the branch
- Develop and implement sales and profitability plans according to account management principles that ensure the development and maintenance of account plans
- To be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet agreed company objectives.
- Responsible for the sales of company’s products and services thereby achieving the monthly, quarterly and yearly sales target.
- Demonstrate technical marketing skills and company product knowledge.
- Take on the responsibility for the orientation of all new employees
- Take on the responsibility for evaluation of all employees
- Oversee branch financial management
- Recommend desirable changes in the policies and goals of the branch and the organization
- Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly
- Manage the branch honestly, follow high ethical standards, and comply with all government regulations
- Maintain and enforce personnel policy
- Evaluate regularly the effectiveness of the branch operation, to see that policies are being observed and that goals are being attained
- Budget management. To deliver all marketing activity within the agreed budget
- Take prompt corrective action as needed
- Participate actively in community, business and industry organizations to build a network of contacts that improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company in the local area
- Achieve the profitability goals/objectives of the division/branch and organization
- Maintain proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required
- Increase personal knowledge and expertise in business, appropriate technology, etc.
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Skills & Requirements - Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Motivated self-starter, comfortable in fast-paced environment
- Must be experienced in sales of IT products
- Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
- Professional demeanor
- Experience monitoring marketplace to identify business opportunities
- Technical expertise and knowledge of company products
- Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and negotiating skills
- Strong leadership, motivation and managerial skills
- Judgment and decision-making ability
- Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities
- Team player who works productively with wide range of people
- Proven history of profit and loss management to maximize financial performance
- Demonstrated competency hiring, developing and evaluating employees to achieve corporate and personal objectives
- Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques
- Strong project management and multi-tasking skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Experience developing and implementing business plans and goals
- Demonstrated competency in budgeting, forecasting and planning
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualification - Relevant university degree
- M.sc or professional qualification will be an added advantage
- At least 2-3 years on managerial position, 4-7 years as a senior marketer in an IT firm
- Age not more than 35- 40years old
- Strong individual sales/referral performance in deposits, loans, investment and other product lines
- Direction, leadership, and coaching of superior sales and service behaviors and activities by the entire team
- Developing and execution of plans in order to meet/exceed 100% of branch sales goals while maintaining an perationally efficient and compliant branch
- Conducting outside sales efforts, as required, to bring in new primary relationships, while also maintaining and expanding existing personal and business banking relationship
Experience and Qualifications - Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Selling to Customer Needs, Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, High & Sustainable Energy Level, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism – essential
- Undergraduate degree essential
- Postgraduate degree will be an added advantage
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a similar role – essential
- Comfortable with use of graphic design soft-wares – essential
- Essential Skills and Experience
- Excellent customer service and sales support skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Experience of developing marketing materials
- Evidence of success in building and maintaining customer relationships leading to increased sales
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational, planning & time management skills.
- Highly motivated self-starter with a high level of energy and motivation.
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- High level of IT proficiency with experience of Microsoft Office
Applicant must reside in Lagos and Ogun state, forward your cv to [email protected] on or before July 10th 2013
