Sales Associates
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
Job Summary
- We are looking for a Sales Associates to evaluate, authorize approval or deny loan applications for people or for business.
- You will act as liaison between customers and our organization, and you will help qualified applicants acquire loans in a timely manner.
Requirements
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate credit worthiness by processing loan applications and documentation within specified limits
- Interview applicants to determine financial eligibility and feasibility of granting loans
- Determine all applicable ratios and metrics and set up debt payment plans
- Communicate with clients either to request or to provide information
- Justify decisions (approvals/rejections) and report on them
- Complete loan contracts and counsel clients on policies and restrictions
- Update job knowledge on types of loans and other financial services
- Maintain and update account records
- Assess customer needs, explore all options, and introduce different types of loans
- Develop referral networks, suggest alternate channels and cross-sell products and services to accomplish quotas
- Go the “extra mile” to build trust relationships, customer loyalty and satisfaction throughout the underwriting process
- Operate in compliance with laws and regulations and adhere to lending compliance guidelines
Job Requirement
- Proven working experience as a Sales Officer
- Familiarity with computers and banking applications/software
- Solid understanding of direct/indirect lending products and practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer satisfaction orientation and sales competencies
- Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment
- BSc. degree in finance, marketing, economics, or a related field
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
Person Specification
- Results-orientated and pragmatic with exceptional quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail
- Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
- A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty.
- Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself
- Ability to create effective working partnerships with senior leaders, challenge the thinking of others in respectful and thoughtful ways, influence upwards.
- Big picture thinker, a “never settle’ mindset.
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Method of Application
Job Summary
- The Strategy Associate at Credit Direct Limited will play a pivotal role in supporting research, strategy execution follow-ups, and business performance tracking.
- This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in the financial services industry and places significant importance on meticulous tracking and follow-up.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive research on industry trends, competitors, and market dynamics to inform strategic decision-making.
- Assist in developing and executing strategic initiatives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
- Track, monitor, and report on corporate key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
- Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvement and business growth.
- Collaborate with senior team members to prepare presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide dedicated support in project management, ensuring that strategic initiatives are executed effectively and on schedule.
- Develop and maintain a system for tracking progress and follow-ups related to strategic initiatives.
- Develop reporting dashboards to track top Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)/KPIs and measure success.
- Work cross-functionally to size markets and develop launch strategies for new opportunities.
- Develop strategies for entering new categories and markets.
- Assess our ability to win, and competitive threats in new and existing markets.
- In-depth quantitative analysis of Global Markets business results and internal metrics, third party competitive benchmarking data, to support a broad range of bespoke strategy projects.
- Assist in production of written memos and briefing materials.
- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner — verbally and in written form.
- Keep up to date with technical developments for business area.
Job Requirement
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Exceptional ability to follow up meticulously and track progress.
- Capability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Project management skills are a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills23
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills23
Person Specification
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adept at keeping track of multiple tasks and people.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving business strategies.
- A proactive mindset with a commitment to achieving results.
- Solid understanding of macroeconomics
- Experience in consulting, financial services or corporate strategy
- Ability to work independently and in teams, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Creativity and curiosity
- Passion for learning and growth
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