Databank is the leading investment firm in Ghana. Our mission is to help Ghanaians achieve financial independence by providing financial literacy and offering a diverse range of investment products and services. Databank is the leader in the management of mutual funds in Ghana. This leadership role has been driven by proven investment expertise and a strong sales and marketing team. Databank also offers investors a range of products and services that include wealth management, institutional funds, pension fund management, brokerage services, corporate finance and research services. As part of our Sales and Marketing Strategy, Databank is looking for sales persons who will be responsible for selling Databank’s investment products within designated Databank branches/agencies and will also be responsible for achieving agreed sales targets.

Job Purpose & Summary:

As the successful candidate you will have the opportunity to:

•   Generate sales and develop new business within a defined territory
•   Lead by establishing long-lasting relationships, servicing existing clients and prospecting for new ones
•   Use your in-depth knowledge of our products and our brand, along with your relationship building skills to increase sales and retain assets

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Sell Databank’s products and services to walk-in customers
•   Generate sales from new and existing customers both within and outside the Databank branch location.
•   Increase brand and product awareness.
•   Maintain and develop relationships with existing clients in person and via telephone calls and emails
•   Provide daily/weekly reports on assigned targets to Branch Manager and/or Head of Sales
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Branch Manager or Head of Sales from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum Higher National Diploma (HND) in a field such as commerce, finance, business administration or marketing. Bachelor’s degree and above will be an added advantage.
•   Completion of Ghana Stock Exchange certification is preferred, but at minimum, the successful candidate must be enrolled in the GSE program

Skills/Competencies

•   Ability to think creatively and analytically
•   Pro-active, self-starter with the ability to use their initiative in maximizing sales
•   High marketing/selling proficiency
•   Good knowledge of MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word & Outlook)
•   Individual contributor who excels in a team environment
•   Strong relationship building and relationship management skills
•   Excellent and interpersonal communication skills
•   Detail-oriented with strong time-management skills
•   Strong public speaking and presentation skills
•   Ability to keep up-to-date on past, current and future trends in the financial services industry

Experience

Minimum six (6) months experience in a sales and marketing role

Compensation

Base salary plus Bonus*

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you possess the relentless heart of a salesman/woman and your profile fits the requirements outlined in this description, please send your CV and an application letter to:-

careers@databankgroup.com

Closing Date: 15 January, 2015

The subject of your email application should be SALES REPRESENTATIVE. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.