Job description
Job Title: Sales Executive Reports to: Business Unit Manager Direct Reports: One Location: Nairobi JOB PURPOSE Our client, a leading fin-tech company, is seeking a motivated and target-driven Sales Executive to support their merchant acquisition efforts. The ideal candidate will help onboard new merchants onto their fin-tech platform, which offers digital payment solutions and financial services tailored to retailers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify, approach, and acquire new merchants to onboard them to our fin-tech platform. Promote the benefits of using our digital payment solutions, mobile POS, and financial products. Conduct field visits, cold calls, and in-person demos to drive merchant registrations. Assist merchants with onboarding, documentation, and initial usage support.
Meet daily/weekly/monthly acquisition targets and report performance to the Sales Lead. Maintain good relationships with on boarded merchants and support upselling initiatives. Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to improve product offerings.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
- 1–2 years of sales experience, preferably in B2B or merchant acquisition.
- Experience in fintech, digital payment solutions, or financial services is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Exposure to field sales, cold calling, and client onboarding. COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Strong financial skill knowledge and aptitude (e.g. P&L, cash flow, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Sales-driven mindset with a proactive approach to business development.
- Self-motivated with a passion for sales and client success.
- Resilient, with the ability to handle rejection and maintain a positive attitude.
- Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.