Pesapal provides a simple, safe and secure way for individuals and businesses to make and accept payments in Africa. Their payments work on the internet and directly on the handset. They partner with Banks, Mobile Network Operators, and Credit Card companies to give consumers as many payment options as possible. For businesses, they offer timely settlement of any payments to their bank account of choice. Their vision is to be Africa’s safest and most convenient way to pay and get paid. The mission is to be a leading Payment Service Provider in Africa that offers Digital financial services for all.
Exiting Employment Opportunity with Pesapal
Position: Business Development Manager
Duty Station: Pesapal in Kigali Rwanda
Reports to: Head of Sales
Job summary for the position: Business Development Manager
This key leader must be prepared to embody the vision, mission, and values of the company. He will need to have a passion for solving the problems business leaders face and excellent at managing both client and staff relationships. The position holder will work closely with the sales team to manage relationships with clients, generate sales for the business, and improve the organization’s market position to achieve financial growth. As such, the successful candidate will be relied upon to create high-level visibility, participate in business development activity, while primarily working to connect great businesses to meaningful solutions in order to grow the business in Rwanda.
Qualifications
Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, or Any other relevant field
Industry experience: At least 3 years proven working experience as a Business Development Executive or Sales Executive, with experience in Pos (Point of sale terminals) and Pos systems sales in a merchant acquiring environment.
Skills: The candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to
- Have the experience of managing merchant relationships, Point of Sale (PDQ) acquiring across various merchant categories
- Able to generate and qualify sales leads
- Able to source and develop client referrals
- Experience with preparing sales strategies, action plans and implement them
- Able to executive on direct marketing activities
- Capable of facilitating product training
- Maintain sales activity records and prepare sales reports
- Perform quality checks on product and service delivery
- Monitor and report on sales activities and follow up with management
- Able to carry out market research and surveys
- Monitor competitors, market conditions, and product development
- Managing and retaining fruitful relationships with existing clients
- Capable of giving feedback to technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs
Competences:
Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
- Identify business opportunities for the organisation
- Demonstrate financial awareness
- Control costs and think in terms of profit, loss, and added value
- Keep up to date with competitor information and market trends
Relating & Networking
- Establish good relationships with customers and staff
- Build wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization
- Relate well to people at all levels
Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Focus on customer needs and satisfaction
- Set high standards for quality and quantity
- Monitor and maintain quality and productivity
The successful candidate will need to be aligned with the companies values.
- Integrity: Honest and Upright in character and service
- Teamwork: Collaborative attitude to achieve team and organizational objectives
- Innovation: Use Technology creatively to solve problems
- Dynamic: Flexible in adjusting to business situations and self-motivated
- Relational: Relate equitably to all stakeholders internal and external
For more information contact:
Monica Keza CCO SANDBERG LTD
Hiring Manager
+250 782 717661
Email: m.keza@sandberg-insideinsight.com
To Apply
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 2 work related references to the e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “Business Development Manager”. Email: m.keza@sandberg-insideinsight.com
CLOSING DATE IS 5 PM ON 10th December 2020.While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.</p
