PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Locations: Abuja and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• As a Business Development Executive specialized in PalmPay’s suite of products – Point of Sale (POS), Pay With Transfer (PWT), merchant loans, collaboration, and online payment services – your core responsibility revolves around identifying, engaging, and fostering relationships with (key) merchants.
• Your role is pivotal in showcasing and selling these PalmPay offerings to businesses, aligning their needs with the features and benefits of our diverse range of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Prospecting: Identify and target key merchants across various market segments for POS, PWT, merchant loans, collaboration, and online payment solutions, leveraging diverse channels such as online directories, industry gatherings, and referrals.
• Merchant Engagement Strategy: Initiate connections with potential clients, establish strong rapport, and schedule meetings or demonstrations to illustrate the benefits of adopting PalmPay’s comprehensive suite of services.
• Needs Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ business operations, payment procedures, and pain points to identify specific needs and challenges, offering tailored solutions accordingly.
• Customized Presentations: Showcase PalmPay’s services compellingly, highlighting features, functionalities, and potential returns on investment, tailored to each merchant’s (Key, High, and Small Merchant) unique requirements.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate enduring relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations, demonstrating expertise, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Negotiation and Closure: Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and agreements to secure successful deals, ensuring satisfaction and adherence to company policies.
• Collaborative Implementation: Work closely with internal teams like product development and customer support to address client queries, offer technical insights, and ensure seamless implementation of chosen services.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven B2B Sales Background: Demonstrated success in B2B sales, particularly within the payments or tech industry for at least 2 years.
• POS Expertise: Strong familiarity with point-of-sale systems.
• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with merchants and establish enduring connections.
• Solution-Oriented: Ability to grasp complex business processes and tailor solutions to meet unique client needs.
• Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiation techniques and a track record of successful deal closures.
• Self-Motivated Team Player: Self-driven, target-oriented, capable of both independent work and effective collaboration within a team setting.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.