BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER


1. Purpose of position
Responsible for the achievement of the branch targets and objectives as well as play a key role in acquiring and maintaining good client relationships.

2. Location
Johannesburg

3. Reporting Structure

The Business Development Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer

4. Key Roles and Responsibilities

This person’s role includes:
• To proactively develop the bank's overall business and achieve business targets , ie growth in deposits , advances , foreign exchange business and profitabilty.
• To manage and train local Business Development Officers placed in different branches in line with banks culture and techniques.
• To identify business opportunities and target markets for the bank both locally and nationally.
• To market the bank as an International Bank with opportunities in foreign trade services and to bring in new investments in terms of foreign exchange and revenue for the bank.
• To be part of the Management team for strategy and opening new branches , new business , training and development of all staff.
• To take responsibility for the achievement of branch objectives, in particular to achieve targets related to generating new business with an aim to grow the bank , opening accounts, deposits and advances.

• To promote, the bank and manage and maintain a cordial working relationship with the clients.
• To develop new products and to mentor and train staff to understand new products in order to improve growth .
• To implement proper procedures to prevent any misrepresentation to customers whose rights should be respected and protected at all times.
• To ensure that all operational and financial reporting is performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• To protect and promote the brand of the bank.
• To embrace a “Working Together” culture.

5. Education and experience

In keeping with the seniority of the position the minimum education and experience profile for the incumbent is as follows:

Education
• Relevant related qualification but not a prerequisite as experience will be primary for the role and qualifications a secondary requirement.

Experience
• Minimum of 5-8 years experience required. Preference will be given to persons with experience in a banking institution.