Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Venus Finance was founded with a vision to revolutionize financial systems and empower dreams by providing easy access to funds and creating risk-free, profitable investment opportunities. As a hub of Financial solutions for Africa by Africans, Venus Finance is filling the financial gaps that have hindered people from achieving their career, business, academics, health, or financial goals. For 2 years, we offered loan facilities to hundreds of people seeking to travel abroad for various purposes.

Then in November 2023, we expanded our offering to include business loans and personal loans for emergencies, payday advances and so on. We also launched an investment structure that our customers have utilized to earn millions of naira monthly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Sales Executive

Utako, Abuja (FCT)

Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive, customer-focused, and results-driven Sales Executive to drive revenue growth by acquiring new customers, promoting the company’s financial and business services, and converting leads into successful sales. The ideal candidate should have experience in sales, loan sales, fintech, financial services, or a related field, with a strong passion for achieving sales targets and delivering excellent customer service.

The Ideal Candidate Should Be Able To

• Identify and generate new sales opportunities through field marketing, direct customer engagement, cold calling, referrals, networking, and other prospecting activities.
• Conduct field sales activities by proactively approaching and engaging potential customers in designated locations to introduce the company’s products and services.
• Promote and sell the company’s loan products, proof of funds services, and business registration services.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries and provide accurate information about the company’s products and services.
• Follow up consistently with leads and prospects to convert enquiries into successful sales.
• Understand customers’ needs and recommend appropriate products or services based on their requirements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Maintain an accurate record of leads, customer interactions, sales activities, and conversions.
• Work closely with relevant internal teams to ensure smooth processing and delivery of services to customers.
• Provide regular sales reports and updates on sales activities, pipeline, challenges, and achievements.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to identify new sales opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally and maintain a high standard of customer service at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of proven experience in sales, loan sales, customer acquisition, fintech, financial services, or a related industry.
• Previous experience in selling financial products or services is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, persuasion, and customer relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to prospect for new customers, conduct cold outreach, follow up on leads, and close sales.
• Basic understanding of personal loan products, proof of funds services, and business registration processes, including CAC documentation.
• Highly motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple leads and customer enquiries effectively.
• Good problem-solving skills and a customer-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM tools is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Salary: N160,000 - N200,000 per month.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.