Country Manager
3 weeks ago
Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping the future of payments in South Africa? Our client is searching for a dynamic Country Manager who will define and drive their payment strategy. This highly visible role offers a unique opportunity to build relationships, expand markets, and make a significant impact in one of the most exciting sectors today.
Coverage: South Africa, with potential to cover other African countries
Key Responsibilities:
- Business Development & Partner Management
- Spearhead payment strategies across South Africa, identifying, developing, and managing new and existing partnerships with Mobile Network Operators, eWallet providers, payment service providers (PSPs), and merchants.
- Drive the onboarding process for partners and ensure seamless service launches that adhere to business ethics, regulatory guidelines, and audit standards.
- Negotiate favorable terms with partners, optimizing conversion rates, pricing, and marketing support while resolving contract and settlement issues.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers across payment platforms, becoming their go-to problem-solver for mobile payment solutions.
- Stay ahead of the regulatory landscape regarding licensing, banking, and settlement processes to confidently lead discussions with central banks, payment authorities, and financial institutions.
- Collaborate closely with the EMEA leadership team to ensure your payment strategies align with commercial goals and business objectives.
- Partner with internal teams across Product, Legal, Finance, Sales, and more to drive contract finalization, manage technical integrations, and support partner relationships.
- Act as the company’s ambassador in the region, championing partner success both internally and externally.
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
- Educational Background: A degree/diploma in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, project management, marketing, or product development, with at least 5 years in payments, remittance, or aggregation services.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages are a plus).
Preferred Experience:
- A proven track record in Payments, Telco, eCommerce, or FinTech, with a preference for experience in Mobile Payments, Alternative Payment Methods, and Local Payment Solutions.
- A self-starter with a customer-centric mindset, strong analytical skills, and high attention to detail.
Benefits
Why Join
This is your chance to make a lasting impact in a cutting-edge industry, working with global leaders and innovators. If you’re passionate about driving payment innovation and eager to be at the forefront of the mobile payment revolution in South Africa, then we want to hear from you
Apply now to be part of an exciting journey and play a pivotal role in the future of digital payments in Africa
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