Relationship Manager – Agri-business (Micro-Financial Institution)
2025-07-17T20:34:09+00:00
Brilliance Executive Management
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Consulting
Management
2025-07-23T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Description:
Job Purpose
The Relationship Manager will be managing and growing our Agri Business portfolio, leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide value-driven financial solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our customers in the agricultural sector. Optimise the existing relationships by assisting in the delivery of solutions, products, and services appropriate to meet customer needs. Be involved in all aspects of agricultural lending with proficiency in risk assessment and loan structuring; maintains an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations and conforms as appropriate; has direct responsibility for maintaining acceptable credit administration and credit quality; and will build and service a loan portfolio which meets the growth objectives of the institution.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Build a network of business introducers in the business community, and seeking new opportunities and nurturing existing relationships to identify new business opportunities.
- Adhere to structures and processes in place for the management of credit, operational, reputation, financial crime and regulatory risk.
- Negotiate and structure new and renewed commercial loans; prepares and documents current applications; recommend and submit applications for credit
- Drive revenue growth through understanding customer needs and by adopting a needs-based approach which engages clients and increases new business
- Define and execute a digital-first sales strategy to grow your agri-business portfolio, ensuring alignment with growth targets and strategic initiatives.
- Develop sales campaigns and initiatives that tap into the unique opportunities within the agri-business segment.
- Source new business through innovative digital channels and relationships. Utilize technology and data analytics to identify customer needs, offering both standard and customized solutions that resonate with the agri-business community.
- Build and maintain a strong network of key contacts within the agri-business ecosystem, from farmers to agritech innovators. Organize and participate in digital events, webinars, and other community-building initiatives that enhance customer engagement and demonstrate the value of solutions in the agri-business sector.
- Cultivate and sustain professional, long-term relationships with customers by consistently delivering exceptional value in every interaction.
- Expand your portfolio by attracting quality prospects and customers, securing their complete relationship as well as those of their family and friends.
- Master and implement a proven, well-defined process to ensure each agric customer receives unparalleled value.
- Ensure accurate and timely tracking of sales data within the pipeline system.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent sales and project management skills
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Sound customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal relations skills
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Good leadership skills
- Excellent engagement skills
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree in Agriculture, Banking, Business or related field
- Must have a minimum of 5+ years proven experience in relationship management, sales, or business development in the financial services sector.
- Proven understanding of the agri-business sector, including the digital tools and technologies that can drive growth and transformation.
- Credit analysis and origination experience
- Knowledge of agriculture, the market and competition
- Strong sales acumen and the ability to develop digital-first solutions that meet client need
- Must have experience with a broad range of digital banking products, including mobile banking, digital payments, online lending, and agritech solutions.
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body
Summary of Key Responsibilities: Build a network of business introducers in the business community, and seeking new opportunities and nurturing existing relationships to identify new business opportunities. Adhere to structures and processes in place for the management of credit, operational, reputation, financial crime and regulatory risk. Negotiate and structure new and renewed commercial loans; prepares and documents current applications; recommend and submit applications for credit Drive revenue growth through understanding customer needs and by adopting a needs-based approach which engages clients and increases new business Define and execute a digital-first sales strategy to grow your agri-business portfolio, ensuring alignment with growth targets and strategic initiatives. Develop sales campaigns and initiatives that tap into the unique opportunities within the agri-business segment. Source new business through innovative digital channels and relationships. Utilize technology and data analytics to identify customer needs, offering both standard and customized solutions that resonate with the agri-business community. Build and maintain a strong network of key contacts within the agri-business ecosystem, from farmers to agritech innovators. Organize and participate in digital events, webinars, and other community-building initiatives that enhance customer engagement and demonstrate the value of solutions in the agri-business sector. Cultivate and sustain professional, long-term relationships with customers by consistently delivering exceptional value in every interaction. Expand your portfolio by attracting quality prospects and customers, securing their complete relationship as well as those of their family and friends. Master and implement a proven, well-defined process to ensure each agric customer receives unparalleled value. Ensure accurate and timely tracking of sales data within the pipeline system.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent sales and project management skills Good presentation skills Excellent analytical skills Sound customer service skills Excellent interpersonal relations skills Excellent negotiating skills Good leadership skills Excellent engagement skills
alifications and Experience: Degree in Agriculture, Banking, Business or related field Must have a minimum of 5+ years proven experience in relationship management, sales, or business development in the financial services sector. Proven understanding of the agri-business sector, including the digital tools and technologies that can drive growth and transformation. Credit analysis and origination experience Knowledge of agriculture, the market and competition Strong sales acumen and the ability to develop digital-first solutions that meet client need Must have experience with a broad range of digital banking products, including mobile banking, digital payments, online lending, and agritech solutions. Must be a member of a relevant professional body
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Vacancy title:
Relationship Manager – Agri-business (Micro-Financial Institution)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Brilliance Executive Management
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 23 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Description:
Job Purpose
The Relationship Manager will be managing and growing our Agri Business portfolio, leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide value-driven financial solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our customers in the agricultural sector. Optimise the existing relationships by assisting in the delivery of solutions, products, and services appropriate to meet customer needs. Be involved in all aspects of agricultural lending with proficiency in risk assessment and loan structuring; maintains an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations and conforms as appropriate; has direct responsibility for maintaining acceptable credit administration and credit quality; and will build and service a loan portfolio which meets the growth objectives of the institution.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Build a network of business introducers in the business community, and seeking new opportunities and nurturing existing relationships to identify new business opportunities.
- Adhere to structures and processes in place for the management of credit, operational, reputation, financial crime and regulatory risk.
- Negotiate and structure new and renewed commercial loans; prepares and documents current applications; recommend and submit applications for credit
- Drive revenue growth through understanding customer needs and by adopting a needs-based approach which engages clients and increases new business
- Define and execute a digital-first sales strategy to grow your agri-business portfolio, ensuring alignment with growth targets and strategic initiatives.
- Develop sales campaigns and initiatives that tap into the unique opportunities within the agri-business segment.
- Source new business through innovative digital channels and relationships. Utilize technology and data analytics to identify customer needs, offering both standard and customized solutions that resonate with the agri-business community.
- Build and maintain a strong network of key contacts within the agri-business ecosystem, from farmers to agritech innovators. Organize and participate in digital events, webinars, and other community-building initiatives that enhance customer engagement and demonstrate the value of solutions in the agri-business sector.
- Cultivate and sustain professional, long-term relationships with customers by consistently delivering exceptional value in every interaction.
- Expand your portfolio by attracting quality prospects and customers, securing their complete relationship as well as those of their family and friends.
- Master and implement a proven, well-defined process to ensure each agric customer receives unparalleled value.
- Ensure accurate and timely tracking of sales data within the pipeline system.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent sales and project management skills
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Sound customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal relations skills
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Good leadership skills
- Excellent engagement skills
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree in Agriculture, Banking, Business or related field
- Must have a minimum of 5+ years proven experience in relationship management, sales, or business development in the financial services sector.
- Proven understanding of the agri-business sector, including the digital tools and technologies that can drive growth and transformation.
- Credit analysis and origination experience
- Knowledge of agriculture, the market and competition
- Strong sales acumen and the ability to develop digital-first solutions that meet client need
- Must have experience with a broad range of digital banking products, including mobile banking, digital payments, online lending, and agritech solutions.
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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