Direct Sales Executives

About the role

We are seeking motivated Direct Sales Executives to join our growing team at HenriKen Consulting in Lagos. The role focuses on acquiring new customers, driving deposit mobilization and promoting financial products for partner banks and financial institutions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new customers through direct and field sales activities.
• Promote and sell financial products and services to prospective customers.
• Drive account opening, deposits, loans and other relevant banking products.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Conduct daily market visits and generate quality leads within assigned territories.
• Achieve and consistently exceed assigned sales and business development targets.
• Follow up on leads, prospects and existing customers to maximize conversion and retention.
• Build a strong customer pipeline through referrals, networking, personal contacts and direct prospecting.
• Prepare daily/weekly sales reports and provide updates on market activities and customer acquisition.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive financial services landscape.
• Ensure compliance with the bank’s policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in field sales within a financial institution.
• Experience in a micro‑finance bank, commercial bank, fintech or other financial services institution is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving sales, deposit mobilization, loan acquisition or customer acquisition targets.
• Strong knowledge of financial products and services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Highly energetic, confident and results‑driven.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a target‑driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Lagos market and ability to conduct extensive field activities.
• Willingness to travel within assigned territories to acquire and manage customers.

Required skills