BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Henred Fruehauf; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset finance company in Bloemfontein is seeking an individual to acquire new clients and evaluate lending applications. Candidates should possess a valid Grade 12 certificate, relevant accreditations, and be experienced in customer service. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Valid Grade 12 certificate required.
• Experience in a similar role with a customer service focus is essential.
• Hard worker that can perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new asset finance clients by engaging with prospective clients and existing clients.
• Evaluate and assess asset finance lending applications.
• Conduct risk-based affordability assessments.

Skills

Customer service focus

Good communicator

Team player

Strong administrative skills

Ability to work neatly and accurately

Bilingual

Education

Grade 12 certificate

NQF 5

RE accreditation

NCA accreditation

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Acquire new asset finance clients by engaging with prospective clients and existing clients.
• Be able to generate new business through identifying prospective clients’ needs and leveraging existing client relationships for cross marketing in the Route Management Group.
• Evaluate and assess asset finance lending applications for asset finance clients.
• Conduct risk-based affordability assessment to maximize profitability while minimizing impairments.
• Perform periodic credit reviews of existing clients.
• Assess the creditworthiness of both new and existing customers.

Requirements

• Valid Grade 12 certificate
• Advantageous legislative requirements :
• a) NQF 5
• b) RE accreditation
• c) NCA accreditation
• Completed or partially completed bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Experience in a similar role with a customer service focus
• Good communicator and team player
• Hard worker and must be able to perform under pressure.
• Ability to work neatly, accurately and in an organized manner
• Bilingual (advantageous)
• Strong administrative skills and deadline driven.