Overview
Leatherback is a global digital cross-border payments service provider positioned to transform how treasury solutions are delivered to businesses and individuals in frontier countries. We provide a single access point that empowers individuals and businesses to be truly global. We do this by building best-in-class financial, payment, and commerce solutions that remove barriers to global growth and mobility for all citizens of the world.
Job Position: Sales Associate
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Description
- As a Growth/Sales Associate, you will play a crucial role in driving our company’s growth by expanding our client base, nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, and identifying new business opportunities.
- This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is eager to make a significant impact on our organization’s success.
Job Responsibilities
- Actively prospect and engage potential clients to generate new business opportunities.
- Conduct market research to identify and target specific industries and geographies for expansion.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute effective sales strategies.
- Present and demonstrate our cross-border payment solutions to clients, highlighting their benefits and value.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to provide valuable insights and recommendations.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and successful implementation of new clients.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the company.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in banking, sales or business development, preferably in the fintech or cross-border payments industry.
- At least 5 years experience of selling financial products and onboarding business clients across any of the following sectors: Telecommunications, Real Estate, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, FMCG, Transportation, Agriculture, Technology, Hospitality, Pharmaceutical and other active business sectors of the economy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build relationships with clients.
- The results-driven mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Knowledge of the cross-border payment landscape, industry regulations, and emerging trends is a plus.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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