Business Development Representative (Contract)

While we appreciate all applicants, only applications received via Sagicor's career portal https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=sagicorfinP2 will be considered.

"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"

Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Business Development team in the capacity of:

Business Development Representative (Contract) (Grade 3)

Deliver on a superior client experience and sales goals by assisting clients with their full range of financial needs for both business and personal clients, providing personal credit facility, financing their home and investing for the future.

Take a client focused approach to effectively assess client financial needs, provide advice and proposing product/service solutions that meet these needs.

Identify additional client needs for cross-selling opportunities with the goal of deepening client relationships and building long-term profitable relationships.

Focus on anchoring new and existing clients through effective contact strategies tailored to the clients’ circumstances.

 Develop and maintain relationships with partners to optimize business opportunities and referrals.

Location: Kingston

As a Business Development Representative, you will:

• Provide superior service to all clients, consistent with Sagicor Customer Service Standards at every point of contact.
• Escalate concerns and make referrals to Sales Manager – BDU or Unit Head when appropriate.
• Completion of client applications accurately and efficiently to reduce delays.
• Build both internal and external networks with focus on the SME market to capitalize on business opportunities and referrals including asking existing clients for referrals of friends and family.
• Initiate Business Development through presentations to groups/companies and proactive sales calls to clients/prospects to attain individual and Team sales targets.
• Utilize effective client discovery techniques during client interaction to better understand the client’s situation and needs to propose the appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrate commitment to cross enterprise partnering by positioning the benefits of solutions offered by Sagicor Group Limited and engaging in-branch or group partners to meet needs of clients.
• Exercise due diligence when completing and recommending applications, adhering to all Bank policies and procedures.
• Leverage tools and resources to provide advice that will allow clients to make informed decisions.
• Secure all documents and files relating to the facility.
• Follow up with clients after sales/service.
• Represent the Bank at sales events as required.
• Adhere to Sagicor Code of Ethics.
• Adhere to the Computer Security policy and procedures in particular, protection of passwords, exposure of the system to viruses and improper usage of the bank’s computer system.
• Perform any other job-related duties that may be assigned.

What do you need?

• Minimum of an Bachelor’s Degree in Banking & Finance, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution or over 3 years proven experience in the sale of Financial Products and Services.
• Experience in Sales or Selling techniques
• Sound knowledge of computer software packages including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Knowledge and training in Credit and Security is an asset.
• High degree of accuracy and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
• Strong selling, negotiating and customer service skills.
• High degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
• Effective Public Speaking skills.
• Effective Team player.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than September 12, 2025.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.