Retail Salesperson

Company Description Leadway is one of Nigeria’s foremost non-banking financial services providers, known for strong customer focus, operational excellence, and solid business performance. As a diversified holding company, Leadway operates across insurance (life and non-life), pension fund administration, health management, asset management, and wills and trusts management services. Its associate companies include Leadway Assurance, Leadway Pensure, Leadway Health, Leadway Capital and Trusts, Leadway Asset Management, Leadway Properties and Investments, Ankara (HMO Côte d’Ivoire), and Leadwayassurance (Côte d’Ivoire). Leadway serves both individual and corporate clients across key sectors such as construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, shipping, aviation, and government agencies. Applicants can expect to join a well-established organization with broad market reach and significant growth opportunities.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Lagos, with a mix of on-site and work-from-home days. The Sales Professional will identify and qualify leads, build and manage a pipeline of prospects, and promote Leadway’s financial products and services to individual and corporate clients. Daily responsibilities include prospecting for prospective clients, conducting needs assessments, preparing proposals, delivering sales presentations, and following up to close opportunities. The role involves maintaining accurate records in CRM tools, collaborating with product and customer service teams to ensure client satisfaction, and meeting defined sales and revenue targets. The Sales Professional will also participate in marketing campaigns, networking events, and training sessions to deepen product knowledge and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills, with a proven ability to meet or exceed targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse client groups.
• Customer relationship management skills, including pipeline management and use of CRM tools.
• Basic financial literacy and the ability to understand and explain insurance, pension, and investment products.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work effectively in a hybrid environment with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in financial services, insurance, or related industries is an advantage.
• Strong ethical standards, attention to detail, and commitment to regulatory compliance and customer-centric service.