About the Role
LiteFi Limited is a dynamic financial services provider committed to empowering individuals and businesses to achieve their financial aspirations. With a focus on innovation and personalized solutions, we offer a comprehensive range of tailored financial products and services from flexible loans to expert financial advice. We are currently looking for a driven SME Loan Sales Team Lead to join our growing team and lead our business development efforts in the Nigerian market.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of SME loan sales executives and business development officers.
- Drive the acquisition of new SME clients and expand the company's collateral-backed lending portfolio.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly loan disbursement targets.
- Identify emerging market trends and opportunities within the Nigerian SME lending sector to optimize sales strategies.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key business owners, stakeholders, and industry partners.
- Ensure adherence to credit risk policies, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements during loan origination and processing.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proven hands-on experience in collateral-backed lending and SME loan sales within the financial services sector.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious sales and business development targets.
- In-depth understanding of the Nigerian SME lending market, credit appraisal, and risk management.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Currently working in a similar sales leadership capacity within the financial industry.
- Competitive and attractive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other employee wellness benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a dynamic financial institution.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment that values excellence and impactful contributions.