Shara is a Transaction Finance company that provides short term financing options to Trade/Supply Chain Businesses and Allied Enterprises/Entities in Nigeria. We have full commercial operations in Lagos, Kano, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Aba, Uyo, Warri, Ibadan, Kaduna, Enugu and Ogun. We constantly seek to provide business specific finance options to our merchants according to their transaction needs. We service verticals such as FMCG, Consumer Electronics, Cosmetics, Building Materials, Agro-Allied, Spare Parts & Tyres, Food Distribution, Clothing & Fashion, Household Goods, Pharmaceuticals, Oil, Gas, Lubricants, Fabrics, Abattoir, Printing, Professional Services, Chemicals, Logistics, Haulage. We finance trade businesses at different scales such as Digitised Enterprises, Non-Digitised Enterprises, Distributors, Dealers & Sub-dealers, Large Retail Chains & Wholesalers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Growth Officer (Sales)

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Kano, Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Sales Officer to join our team.
• As a Sales Officer, your primary role will be to acquire new merchants and generate revenue for our Transaction Finance company.
• You will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with merchants.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new merchants & manage existing merchant transactions (Drawdown & Repayment)
• Develop and implement sales strategies to acquire new merchants and generate revenue
• Identify new business opportunities and develop plans to capitalize on them
• Build and maintain strong relationships with merchants to ensure their satisfaction and loyalty
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and market trends
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to potential customers
• Negotiate contracts and terms with merchants
• Work closely with internal teams, including Risk & Compliance, Retention, Technical Support, and Product to ensure a seamless user experience
• Continuously monitor and analyze sales performance and make recommendations for improvement

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is an added advantage
• At least 2 years of experience in sales, business development, or a similar role
• Experience in the transaction finance industry is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Salary and Benefits

• Gross Salary: N146,243
• Net Salary (After Statutory Deductions): N135,000
• Miscellaneous Allowance: N60,000
• Total Monthly Take Home: N195,000 (Payable as broken down)
• Commissions of 5% of the entire revenue generated within your portfolios, payable on overall performance monthly.
• HMO – Yes (Covered by Company)
• Pension- Yes
• Government Mandatory (10% Contribution by Company. 8% Contribution by Employee)
• PAYE Tax- Yes (Government Mandatory % of Basic Salary)
• Miscellaneous Allowance – Yes (Cover Transport, Personal Airtime & Data Expenses)

Application Closing Date
1st October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online