Business Development Officer-1 – FNB (First National Bank), Part of FirstRand Group

Job Description

To support the Network Management team by facilitating and enhancing client interactions, ensuring seamless communication, and contributing to the development and maintenance of strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
– Market all segment facilities and products to existing and potential customers by special contact and promotion of business development opportunities.
– Build and maintain excellent customer relationships with all stakeholders through daily visits to identify opportunities for market share growth.
– Interview clients to understand their needs and to gather all information on client’s financials, do assessments and prepare proposal for approval.
– Take applications, complete documentation and prepare contracts, submit for approval and ensure appropriate payments within required turnaround time to satisfy customers.
– Canvass prospective new sources or clients to obtain and grow new business.
– Promote, develop and maintain relationships with all business units to explore opportunities for cross-selling.
– Present business cases to all relevant parties both internal and external.
– Develop a deep understanding of the market environment.
– Research and identify new entrants in the relevant market.

Requirements:
– Short and Long Certificate Proficiency