Sales Manager, Digital Ecosystems at Interswitch Group

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Manager, Digital Ecosystems

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing strategic sales initiatives within the group.
• These include identifying, qualifying, and closing sales opportunities with partners and customers.
• He/she will also maintain great relationships within the local market with service providers and Fintechs and with the business development team to achieve client expectations and position our products for local market adoption across verticals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage sales and partnerships within digital ecosystems sales team
• Negotiate and maintain standard agreements with service providers for digital ecosystem products.
• Grow the adoption of APIs across market segments.
• Meet sales targets.
• Developing forecasts of VAS and API products and generate demand to target markets
• Coordinate with business development team to ensure partners (VAS aggregator(s), POS Agency providers, and strategic partners) are managed with alignment to defined goals and strategic initiatives.
• Work with internal teams to handle issues related to VAS and API products, manage clients to ensure all inquiries, issues, and complaints are handled according to agreed SLA’s
• Participate in the overall development of VAS & API products strategy, plan, and roadmap to drive VAS and API products revenue.

Qualifications

• First Degree from a reputable university (Master’s degree in business will be added advantage)
• Minimum professional of 4 years experience in business development and sales in a VAS related role.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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