Sales And Business Development Executive

Echezona Digital Gateway Limited

Sales

Job Title: Sales and Business Development Executive

Location: Onitsha, Anambra State.

Employment Type: Full-time

Company: Echezona Digital Gateway Limited

About Echezona Digital Gateway Limited

Echezona Digital Gateway Limited is a fast-growing fintech company dedicated to providing secure, seamless, and innovative payment gateway solutions for businesses across Nigeria. Our mission is to empower merchants with efficient digital payment solutions that enhance transactions, improve customer experience, and drive business growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales and Business Development Executive to drive merchant acquisition, foster strategic partnerships, and expand the adoption of our payment gateway services. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of digital payments, excellent sales skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in various industries.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Merchant Acquisition:

• Identify, engage, and onboard new merchants, businesses, and partners to use our payment gateway services.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and business growth.
• Generate and qualify leads through networking, cold calling, and referrals.

Business Development & Strategic Partnerships:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, fintech companies, e-commerce platforms, and other key industry players.
• Negotiate and close business deals with high-value merchants, enterprise clients, and strategic partners.
• Identify new business opportunities, market trends, and emerging payment solutions to drive innovation.

Account Management & Customer Retention:

• Provide excellent customer service to existing merchants, ensuring high satisfaction and retention rates.
• Work closely with merchants to understand their payment needs and recommend tailored solutions.
• Address and resolve customer issues promptly, collaborating with internal teams to enhance service delivery.

Market Research & Competitive Analysis:

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to refine sales strategies.
• Provide feedback to product and marketing teams on customer needs and potential enhancements to the payment gateway service.

Reporting & Performance Tracking:

• Maintain accurate sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline tracking.
Regularly update management on sales progress, challenges, and opportunities for business growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, or merchant acquisition, preferably in the fintech or payment industry.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Strong understanding of digital payment systems, payment gateways, and financial technology solutions.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing fintech company with career growth potential.
• Exposure to cutting-edge digital payment solutions and industry trends.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.

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