Sales Executive - Qwa Qwa

A vacancy exists for a Sales Executive within the Lesaka Merchant Division
, in Free state (Qwa Qwa)

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to join our team. This dynamic role requires a mix of diverse product knowledge, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will play a key role in driving sales, expanding business opportunities, and ensuring our products meet customer needs.

As a Sales Executive in the Lesaka Merchant division, you will join a leading fintech provider supporting merchants operating in the informal economy. You will play a key role in growing our merchant network by identifying new business opportunities, prospecting potential customers, and converting leads into sales.

Our fintech solutions empower merchants to accept card payments through our innovative payment terminals and generate additional revenue through Point of Sale (POS) solutions and a wide range of value-added services (VAS), including electronic vouchers for electricity, airtime, sports betting, and more.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, target-oriented sales professional who enjoys building relationships, acquiring new customers, and helping small businesses grow. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a business delivering practical, high-demand fintech solutions to merchants, we would like to hear from you.

• An entrepreneurial mindset that is passionate about selling and driving payments digital inclusivity in the informal market.
• Business minded individuals that thrive on engaging and communicating effectively with small business owners.
• Self-starter that can identify opportunities for underserved customers and be proactive to cultivate quality leads.
• A strategic thinker that is not intimidated to operate and seek out decision makers in an informal environment.
• A well-presented individual that can explain the core benefits of Lesaka product in a relatable and compelling manner to merchants.
• A disciplined self-led individual that demonstrates ethics in time management and commitment to exploring, investing and managing a growing customer sales pipeline.
• A progressive individual that prioritises on-going learning of the Lesaka product ecosystem to better sell, up-sell, or cross sell solutions to merchants.

• Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets through a results-driven approach.
• Understand client requirements and recommend the most suitable products for their business needs.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and maintain an up-to-date status on outstanding opportunities.
• Proactively offer best practice solutions to management for sales challenges and opportunities.
• Ensure contracts are processed accurately and efficiently to maintain seamless operations.
• Ability to install devices, ensuring product functionality and customer satisfaction.
• Build relationships and engage with informal vendors to expand our market presence.
• Identify and establish new business areas to drive growth and increase market share.
• Ensure our products are available and visible, driving increased awareness and sales.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify cross-selling opportunities and tailor proposals to maximize sales potential.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• Proven sales experience in a technical or product-driven environment, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Technical proficiency with the ability to install and troubleshoot devices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build…