SME Business Development Officer (Loan Sales) Job at Phillips Outsourcing Limited

Phillips Outsourcing Limited is a leading outsourcing service provider in Nigeria committed to delivering qualitative, customised, and effective outsourcing solutions to our esteemed clients.

Our innovative solutions have made us revered and renowned to be the go-to business partner for companies who want to scale-up and have a competitive edge in the market. With our workforce of highly skilled and experienced professionals, advanced technology and cost-effective mediums, our goal is to meet our client’s needs with precision.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: SME Business Development Officer (Loan Sales)
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Business Development professional with a background in SME banking/lending and a proven track record of deal flow particularly in the retail and healthcare sectors for a contract position.
• The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for identifying new business opportunities and loans, building relationships, and driving growth for the company’s Business.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the SME sector, particularly in retail and healthcare
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients, including SME owners, entrepreneurs, and business professionals.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of deals, meeting monthly and quarterly targets
• Conduct preliminary credit investigations to analyze applicants’ willingness and repayment capacity to determine the feasibility of granting loans.
• Initiate and partner with reputable organizations to facilitate lending to their customers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including credit analysts and loan officers, to assess the creditworthiness of potential borrowers and structure loan proposals.
• Monitor and manage existing loan portfolios to ensure timely repayment and mitigate credit risk.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the Business.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on business development activities, pipeline status, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in SME banking/lending, underwriting, sales, or business development within the financial services industry.
• Minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a related field (e.g., finance, business, economics)
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and closing business loans, particularly in the retail and healthcare sectors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as well as meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Salary
N286,000 Net.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@phillipsoutsourcing.net using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.