Sales Manager - Eastern Cape

• Identify,
  prospect and secure new merchant partnerships for the company
  
• Develop and
  execute regional sales plans to achieve merchant acquisition targets
  
• Conduct
  presentations, demonstrations, and negotiations with prospective merchants
  
• Build and
  maintain a robust pipeline of potential partners
  
• Manage the
  onboarding process from initial engagement through to activation
  
• Ensure all
  merchant agreements and compliance documentation are completed accurately
  
• Identify
  strategic partnership opportunities within target industries and sectors
  
• Attend
  networking events, exhibitions, conferences, and industry functions to generate
  leads
  
• Manage and develop relationships with an
  assigned portfolio of merchants
  
• Conduct regular merchant visits and business
  reviews
  
• Ensure merchants remain engaged and actively
  promote company products
  
• Identify opportunities to increase
  transaction volumes within existing merchant relationships
  
• Act as the primary escalation point for
  merchant concerns and service -related issues
  
• Foster long -term partnerships that drive
  sustainable growth
  
• Deliver initial onboarding training to
  merchant owners, managers, and staff
  
• Conduct ongoing refresher training to ensure
  staff remain proficient in product processes and systems
  
• Ensure merchant teams understand application
  processes, customer eligibility criteria, and transaction procedures
  
• Develop action plans for underperforming
  merchants
  
• Provide guidance on best practices to
  maximize customer uptake and transaction conversion
  
• Ensure marketing collateral and point -of -sale
  materials are displayed and utilized effectively
  
• Monitor
  merchant transaction volumes and identify opportunities for growth
  
• Analyse
  sales performance reports and implement initiatives to improve merchant
  productivity
  
• Track
  activation rates, transaction trends, and portfolio growth metrics
  
• Drive
  increased utilization of both the company product offerings
  
• Achieve
  monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and transaction targets
  
• Develop and
  execute regional growth strategies aligned to company objectives
  

Requirements

• Grade
  12
  
• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Business,
  Sales, Marketing, Finance, or related field
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience in business
  development, sales, account management, or relationship management
  
• Proven track record in acquiring and managing
  merchant or business partnerships
  
• Experience within financial services,
  payments, BNPL, credit, healthcare finance, fintech, or retail finance sectors
  will be advantageous
  
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
  
• Valid driver's license and willingness to
  travel extensively