Overview

Job Title: Direct Sales Agent – 85 Posts

Job location: Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Dodoma, Mbeya and Mwanza

Akiba Commercial Bank (ACB)

 

 

Currently, Akiba Commercial Bank (ACB) is looking for 85 competent applicants to fill the role of Direct Sales Executive.

 

 

Background:

More than 300 Tanzanian businesspeople took the initiative to launch Akiba Commercial Bank Plc in August 1997, motivated to enter the microfinance industry by their moral and financial concern for the fate of millions of Tanzanians.

These founding members were united by their firm belief that Akiba Commercial Bank Plc would provide them with the means to connect with and improve the lives of those who were previously unbanked and lacking in commercial skills across the nation. The primary objective of the bank was to facilitate the establishment of new enterprises in Tanzania by offering financial services at all levels. As a Tanzanian-owned commercial bank, it was dedicated to serving the people it aspired to serve. This was its founding members’ original, steadfast, and deeply held goal.

Small and medium-sized business owners, enterprises, and community banks were Akiba’s primary target audiences. Since Tanzania has one of the largest concentrations of banks in Africa, Akiba has effectively established itself as a major player in the country’s banking industry by expanding its services beyond Dar es Salaam. Additionally, by expanding its reach, Akiba is now able to offer financial services to a wide range of clients, including private enterprises, families with several members, homeowners, and company owners.

Currently, Akiba Commercial Bank Plc has 17 branch sites in Tanzania where it offers banking services. The National Bank of Malawi, a strategic investor and partner, recently provided the bank with a sizeable cash infusion. It is anticipated that the funding and the collaboration with NBM will expand the bank’s offerings and enhance its technological capabilities in providing services via cutting-edge digital banking channels like VISA, Internet Banking, Mobile Apps, and Agency Banking.

 

 

The purpose of job:

Through regular customer visits and the sale of bank goods and services to both new and existing clients, achieve the bank’s retail sales targets. strengthen current ties with customers while upholding operational excellence and the relevant service standards.

The Main Responsibilities:

  • Obtain new bank clients in the designated area by door-to-door canvassing, appointments, or referral solicitation.
  • Establish bank accounts for new clients and take a fee for doing so.
  • Customers should register with Akiba Mobile and receive instruction on how to use our self-service channels.
  • As per the bank’s policies and procedures, make sure that every account that is opened satisfies the necessary KYC standards.
  • Reach or surpass the weekly, monthly, or annual sales targets.
  • Create leads and engage clients in upselling and cross-selling bank goods and services.
  • Take part in events, campaigns, and special projects to promote bank goods and services.
  • Selling bank products and services on a regular basis will help you identify repeat customers and build relationships.
  • Help management come up with effective pricing and marketing strategies.
  • Keep marketing materials and operational gear safe.
  • Maintain a constant state of improvement in your sales pitches (avoid misrepresenting items or services) and your understanding of bank tariffs.
  • Fulfill any additional related tasks that are delegated.

 

Necessary Competencies:

  • Direct experience in sales.
  • Familiarity with bank services and products.
  • Capacity to manage and cultivate connections with customers.
  • The capacity to market outside banking halls where people are constantly exposed to the outdoors.
  • Ability to work outside of regular business hours with flexibility.
  • Outstanding follow-through and attention to detail abilities.
  • Excellent consultative selling abilities.
  • Outstanding ability to serve customers.
  • Strong presenting and communication abilities.
  • Proficient with Word and Excel, two common computer programs.

 

Experience and Qualifications:

  • In any business-related sector, including marketing, business administration, accounting, finance, or other related fields, a bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent is required.

Only new (fresh) 2024 graduates are eligible.

 

 

How to Submit an Application

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, kindly enclose the necessary paperwork:
A cover letter outlining your ideal branch location for your current resume

Application deadline: August 30, 2024.

Send in:

The email address for all applications is recruitment@acbtz.com.

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@acbtz.com.