Head of Retail & SME Banking - (Shariah Compliant Bank)-Job in Nairobi Kenya

Head of Retail & SME Banking

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Banking

Our client, a fast growing and fully Shariah compliant Bank is looking for Head of Retail and SME Banking.

Reporting to the General Manager- Business, the successful candidate will have solid experience in the banking industry and be expected to achieve targeted sales and profit levels for both retail and SME business units.

Candidates with experience in Islamic banking concept will have an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Structure product programs for Retail/ SME Banking including continuous improvement of product offerings.
• Coach and develop a high performance sales team to ensure achievement of sales targets and profits.
• Monitor sales performance of all branches against targets and initiate effective actions to close identified gaps.
• Co-ordinating with marketing team to plan and implement marketing plans, campaigns etc.
• Develop new markets and customers to enhance sales and market share
• Increase product awareness and exploit all available market opportunities

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Marketing or Business related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in retail/SME Banking
• Experience in coaching and managing people/ teams
• Strong Leadership & Team Building skills
• Sales driven personality with strong Selling & Negotiation Skills
• Focused mature personality with excellent Communication skills
• Experience in Islamic banking concept an added advantage.

To apply, download an Application Form from this link and send it along with your to alice@flexi-personnel.com by 29th September 2011 clearly indicating the position you are applying for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Only serious candidates who meet the above specifications need apply.