The Sales Officer shall be responsible for generating revenue by selling insurance products and services to both individual and corporate clients. Also, he/she shall be responsible for prospecting leads, assessing client needs, explaining policy features, negotiating terms, and closing sales deals.
Responsibilitie(s):
- Identify sales opportunities through various channels, including cold calling and networking, to attract potential customers
- Promote and sell services to prospective customers, effectively communicating product features and benefits to meet their needs
- Maintain positive business relationships with clients to foster repeat business and ensure future sales opportunities
- Coordinate with other departments to optimize the sales effort, ensuring smooth execution of sales transactions and customer satisfaction
- Deepen relationships with existing clients to drive growth and maximize revenue potential
- Create, plan, and deliver presentations on sales status, highlighting achievements and addressing customer inquiries
- Communicate customers' and prospects' pain points to the appropriate departments for resolution and product improvement
- Prepare comprehensive weekly reports of all sales activities, including prospecting efforts and client interactions, for review by the Line Manager
- Submit daily call memos to the Line Manager and report progress weekly, providing updates on sales performance and upcoming opportunities
- Monthly/quarterly performance review of sales/operational activities as feedback for improvement
Qualification/Experience Requirement(s):
- A Bachelor’s degree from a reputable University in any relevant discipline
- MSc or MBA will be an added advantage
- Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria {ACIIN}