Sales Representative

Sales Representative (Field / Retail Partnerships) – Western Cape

Full-time | Field-based with regular travel

About the Company

We are a mission-led fintech company helping under-served customers in emerging markets gain access to responsible credit and a better quality of life. Through innovative point-of-sale financing and credit products, we enable customers to build their credit history, support their families and unlock new opportunities as micro-entrepreneurs.

Our technology uses cutting-edge data, machine learning and anti-fraud tools, and we've already reached millions of customers globally while maintaining sustainable, profitable growth.

About the Role

We are looking for a driven Sales Representative (Field / Retail Partnerships) to grow and support our retail partner network in South Africa.

You will focus on signing, onboarding and growing new partner stores in your territory, while maintaining strong, ongoing relationships with existing partners. This is a highly field-based role, involving frequent store visits and kiosk-based direct sales activities to drive performance, provide training and implement incentive campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed monthly sales and store activation targets in your assigned area.
• Increase merchant productivity and overall market share in your territory.
• Ensure merchants who sold in the prior month are actively selling again in the current month.
• Build strong relationships with partner retailers and key stakeholders, keeping their accounts healthy and active.
• Support partners with day-to-day issues, helping them convert end customers using our platform.
• Visit stores regularly to:
• Train sales teams on our products and processes.
• Promote and roll out marketing materials and in-store campaigns.
• Implement and track incentive programmes.
• Analyse market and competitor activity to identify new sales opportunities and strategies to grow your area.
• Identify, approach and onboard new business partners that meet our requirements.
• Keep customer and partner information updated in our systems, recording all interactions and sales.
• Prepare accurate sales reports and performance insights for management.

Requirements

Essential:

• South African citizen with a valid South African ID.
• Own reliable car and valid South African driver's licence – this is a field-based role with frequent travel.
• 1–2 years' experience in customer-facing sales, field sales, retail sales, or within the telecommunications / mobile / fintech or similar industry.
• Post-matric technical or tertiary studies in a related field (e.g. Business Administration, Communications or similar) – or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to build trust quickly and train store staff at different levels.
• Strong result orientation with high levels of proactivity, organisation, perseverance and resilience.
• Solid analytical and negotiation skills, with accountability for store performance and sales outcomes.
• Comfortable working independently in the field, managing your own schedule and reporting clearly on activities and results.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical/health cover for you and your immediate family.
• Company-funded life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Retirement / pension fund contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing.
• Generous annual leave so you can rest, recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Tech and home-office support, such as mobile phone support, headphones and home office equipment.
• Wellness perks to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• An annual co-working travel benefit to work from inspiring locations from time to time.
• An annual professional development allowance for courses, conferences and other learning opportunities to grow your career.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements (South African citizen, valid driver's licence, own car) and you're excited about growing your career in a mission-led fintech, please apply with:

• Your CV, and
• A short motivational note outlining your experience in field / retail sales and why you're a great fit for this role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15 000,00 - R21 000,00 per month

Work Location: On the road