Join our client in the banking industry as we seek an Account executive with Commercial and business banking experience. We seek a talented individual who is driven and is able to read and put contracts together

POSITION:

Account Executive

LOCATION:

Sandton

SALARY:

R750 000 – 850 000 per annum

RESPONSIBILITIES:

New business origination and relationship management once new clients on-boarded
Develop a sales strategy in conjunction with Senior Management, ensuring financial targets are achieved and a high level of engagement is provided to prospective/existing clients
Create and maintain appropriate internal and external networks to generate a strong flow of new business and create a visible presence for the bank in the marketplace
To use your strong understanding of business and the industries in which our target customers operate to provide unrivalled service and solutions for their needs, while effectively managing the credit risk to the bank.
Maintain a pipeline of new business
To be the owner of the client application process from start to finish
Assess financial information and put together the credit application for new deals and reviews
To be the primary contact point for new/existing clients
Contribute to the formulation of a strategy for Business Finance and be measured on the execution thereof
On-going management of the credit risk and manage all excesses and unpaid bills
Accountable for sales and revenue targets
Cross sells the Bank’s products/services
Staying abreast of market and economic trends
Deliver internal and external presentations to clients and other relevant parties
Adhere to the vision, mission, and code of ethics and policies of the division

SKILLS/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED OF PERSON:

A Commercial Degree, or at the very least a diploma in commerce is essential with a C.A.I.B. an added advantage
A minimum of ten years’ commercial banking experience is required in a sales position with good knowledge of working capital finance and/or trade and debtor finance
Strong networker with existing relevant network (very important)
Competitive
Strong financial/analytical skills