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