Job Position for Sales Manager
Job Title: Sales Manager (Multiple Locations)
Company: Payaza Africa Limited
Locations: Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania (Must currently reside in the market applied for)
About Payaza
Payaza Africa Limited is a leading African payments and fintech company enabling businesses and individuals to collect, disburse, and manage money across multiple countries. Through innovative financial technology solutions—including payment collections, payouts, multi-currency accounts, checkout solutions, settlement infrastructure, and virtual accounts—Payaza serves merchants, SMEs, enterprises, creators, nonprofits, and consumers across the continent.
We are looking for commercially driven Sales Managers to lead revenue growth, sales execution, and commercial performance in key African markets.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue & Sales Execution: Own and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets. Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting, qualification, and negotiation to closing and onboarding.
Strategy & Pipeline Management: Develop market-specific sales strategies, maintain a robust sales pipeline, perform accurate revenue forecasting, and implement corrective actions when performance gaps arise.
Account Acquisition & Growth: Identify high-value enterprise accounts, strategic partners, and expansion opportunities while maximizing customer wallet share through upselling and cross-selling.
Team Leadership & Collaboration: Coach and support sales team members (where applicable). Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Customer Experience teams.
Market Intelligence & Representation: Monitor industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging commercial opportunities. Represent Payaza at key industry events, client meetings, and networking engagements.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: 5–8+ years of proven track record in sales, key account management, or commercial leadership—specifically within the Fintech, Payments, or Financial Services sector.
Track Record: Demonstrated experience owning strict revenue targets, managing complex sales cycles, and scaling high-value/enterprise accounts.
Regional Knowledge: Strong understanding of the local fintech ecosystem, customer landscape, and regulatory/commercial dynamics in the target market.
Note for East Africa Roles: Prior experience across broader markets (e.g., Rwanda, Ethiopia) is a strong advantage.
Skills: Expert negotiation, CRM tool proficiency, strategic pipeline forecasting, and strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer
Competitive base compensation plus performance-driven incentives.
Comprehensive health benefits.
Continuous training and professional development pathways.
A dynamic, innovative environment shaping the future of African digital payments.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates residing in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, or Tanzania are invited to submit their application directly through our portal:
