Pioneer Sales Executive (B2B Fintech)

Nigeria Full-time Undisclosed
Job Description
This is a founding sales role. You will own user acquisition and revenue growth across Kaduna and some parts of Northern Nigeria, building your territory from the ground up. You will drive enterprise and merchant deals, manage the full sales cycle, and directly influence company growth.
Key Responsibilities
• Build and execute a regional sales strategy for banks and merchants
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, negotiation, closing, and onboarding
• Develop long-term relationships with bank executives, managers, and business owners
• Provide market and competitor insights to leadership
• Consistently meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs
• Collaborate with product and support teams to ensure client success

Requirements
• 3–5 years B2B sales experience (fintech, payments, SaaS, or banking preferred)
• Proven record of closing high-value deals and hitting targets
• Experience selling to financial institutions and/or merchants is a strong advantage
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Resident in Abuja with strong knowledge of the Northern Nigerian market
• Comfortable using CRM tools (Zoho CRM, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining:
• Your B2B fintech or payments sales experience
• A territory or pipeline you built from scratch
• Why you’re the right fit for Abuja/Northern Nigeria

Job Type: Full-time
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Job Snapshot
  • Posted: Feb 26, 2026
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Source: External