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Sales Officer (Kano)
About this role
A financial services company in Kano is hiring a Sales Officer to drive customer acquisition, revenue growth and business development in the Kano area. The role targets candidates with proven sales experience in the financial services sector and involves managing the sales process from lead generation to onboarding, meeting sales targets and maintaining client relationships. The employer operates within financial services and seeks someone who can promote products, identify opportunities, and work on-site with field activities as needed. The position is full-time and based in Kano, offering a fixed monthly salary.
What you would do
- Acquire new customers and business opportunities
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Generate leads through direct sales, referrals, networking and other channels
- Promote the company’s financial products and services
- Meet and exceed sales and revenue targets
- Conduct market visits and identify new business opportunities
- Manage the sales pipeline from lead generation to onboarding
- Follow up with prospective clients and convert qualified leads
- Prepare sales reports and provide updates on activities
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
What they are asking for
- 2–5 years of relevant sales experience in financial services
- Experience in commercial banking or related financial institutions is an advantage
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets
- Strong customer acquisition and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities
- Good understanding of financial products and ability to sell to individuals or businesses
- Ability to work independently and pursue opportunities aggressively
- Commercially minded, target-driven and results-oriented
- Willingness to work on-site and undertake field/business development activities
- Evidence of actual sales, customers, and results
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