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About the role
Business Development Officer - Bulawayo
Prospective candidate should be available to start immediately
An opportunity has arisen from a leading Microfinance institution for the above-mentioned position. We are looking for a results driven Business Development Officer to drive client acquisition, grow the loan portfolio, and champion the institution's growth agenda in a competitive lending market.
Key Duties
Identify and develop new business opportunities, including corporate partnerships, payroll schemes, and SME lending.
Grow the loan portfolio by sourcing, screening, and onboarding creditworthy clients.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, associations, and key business partners.
Execute marketing and customer acquisition strategies to expand market reach.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and customer needs.
Assess creditworthiness and recommend loan applications in line with lending policies.
Manage and monitor loan portfolios to maintain portfolio quality and minimize arrears.
Market and cross-sell loan products, remittance services, and other financial solutions.
Prepare reports on business development activities, portfolio growth, and performance metrics.
Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Attributes
Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Banking, Finance or any other related business Diploma/Degree
At least 2 years' experience in business development, sales, or lending, preferably within microfinance or banking.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding growth and sales targets.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
Sound understanding of credit risk principles and loan structuring.
Self-driven and target-oriented, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
N.B : The prospective candidate must be of unquestionable integrity, in good standing, and free from any criminal convictions or criminal history.
TO APPLY
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Duties and responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities, including corporate partnerships, payroll schemes, and SME lending.
Grow the loan portfolio by sourcing, screening, and onboarding creditworthy clients.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, associations, and key business partners.
Execute marketing and customer acquisition strategies to expand market reach.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and customer needs.
Assess creditworthiness and recommend loan applications in line with lending policies.
Manage and monitor loan portfolios to maintain portfolio quality and minimize arrears.
Market and cross-sell loan products, remittance services, and other financial solutions.
Prepare reports on business development activities, portfolio growth, and performance metrics.
How to apply
Click on link below
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9eVxH1bnhEigFz5ZeET9RvAycbVDW4RPhpPc44P3de5UQjZaSTYwS0VJQUVGUTJESkxTWkJNUFhZUi4u
Requirements
- Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Banking, Finance or any other related business Diploma/Degree
- At least 2 years' experience in business development, sales, or lending, preferably within microfinance or banking.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding growth and sales targets.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
- Sound understanding of credit risk principles and loan structuring.
- Self-driven and target-oriented, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
- N.B : The prospective candidate must be of unquestionable integrity, in good standing, and free from any criminal convictions or criminal history.
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