Job Description

Business Development Lead (Payments Experience)
(Johannesburg/Stellenbosch)Are you a dynamic and proactive self-starter with a passion for driving growth in the payments industry? We are seeking a Business Development Lead: High Volume & Strategic Bill Issuers to join our expanding team in Johannesburg or Stellenbosch. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for accelerating transaction volumes by effectively servicing existing billers and onboarding new high-volume potential billers.Key Responsibilities:

• Drive transaction volume growth by servicing and managing existing billers
• Source and onboard new billers to expand our client base
• Enhance transaction volumes through retailer and digital payment networks
• Establish and maintain trusted advisor relationships with key biller stakeholders (both existing and prospective)
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships, including banks and referral partners
• Explore and implement innovative solutions to drive business growth
• Act as the primary interface between billers/prospects and internal departments
• Collaborate with the marketing team to maintain and grow our market presence
• Ensure smooth operations for billers by liaising with internal teams
• Track and report on key business opportunities, sales analysis, forecasts, and query management

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 5-8 years of experience in the payments or financial industry, with a proven track record in sales and enterprise-level client relationship management
• Strong understanding of the payments environment, including retailers, digital platforms, banking, card schemes, EFT, settlement, and acquiring
• Drivers license and ability to travel frequently
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in Afrikaans being a strong advantage

Non-Negotiables:

• Payment Experience
• Hunter profile - actively look for new work, not just look after accounts

We appreciate your interest, however if you have not had any response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in IT.IT ConsultantFor more information please contact:Antoinette Rankoe

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