Job Description

A Non-Bank Financial Institution invites applications from experienced, highly motivated, proactive and resourceful persons to fill the position of MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Purpose:

Assist in instituting aggressive sales and marketing strategies and programs aimed at capturing a wider market for the company.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Support management by providing insights to aid in the in preparation and implementation of a sound marketing strategy.
• Identify new business or sales leads and undertake follow – ups.
• Reach out to prospective clients and make presentations to individuals or groups
• Prepare periodic sales and marketing reports for the attention of management
• Marketing and sale of investment products to retail and / or institutional prospects in order to ensure profitability and satisfy customers financial objectives
• Conducts business within the guidelines established by regulatory agencies and internal policies,
• Notify line manager immediately of any customer complaints and regulatory inquiry.
• Provide advice to customers on investment purchases by informing them of current market trends and recommending appropriate investment strategies
• Ensure understanding of the various products and services on offer within the organization and related companies to maximize cross selling opportunities in interactions with potential clients

Required Skills or Experience

• First degree in Business Administration (Marketing Option), Economics, and Social sciences or qualified membership of a recognized Professional Marketing body i.e Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK).
• Candidate should have at least three (3) to five (5) years post qualification experience with a financial services company
• Knowledge of Asset Management and Investments
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, legal and financial product documentation as well as investment processes and concepts are desirable
• Good Marketing Research Skills
• Good Marketing and Sales Promotions skills
• Good analytical skills and judgment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
• Computer literacy skills
• Ability to promote team work
• High level of commitment and professionalism
• High level of maturity