Africa Business Partnership Manager - Remote
About the Role
We're hiring an Africa Business Partnership Manager to drive strategic partnerships in the rapidly evolving payments landscape. As an Africa Business Partnership Manager, you will play a crucial role in expanding our merchant base and transaction volume across the region. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while making a significant impact in the Web3 and fintech sectors.
What You'll Do
- Identify, build, and scale strategic partnerships with payment service providers, acquirers, and high-volume merchants.
- Own the full enterprise sales cycle, including prospecting, cold outreach, pitching, and contract negotiation.
- Develop and manage strong relationships with senior decision-makers within PSPs and large merchants.
- Design and execute regional expansion strategies targeting high-impact verticals such as gaming, e-commerce, and digital services.
- Collaborate with Product, Integration, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing teams to localize solutions and streamline onboarding processes.
- Analyze merchant performance and partnership data to optimize commercial terms and improve profitability.
- Continuously monitor the competitive landscape and regulatory developments to refine regional strategy.
- Track and deliver against aggressive KPIs, including merchant base growth and transaction volume expansion.
Requirements
- 6-10 years of experience in payments, fintech, or large digital wallet ecosystems.
- Proven enterprise-level business development experience with the ability to engage C-suite stakeholders.
- Strong existing network within PSPs, acquirers, or financial institutions in the target region.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in regulated environments and navigate compliance considerations.
- Commercially mature, resilient, and execution-driven, with a strong analytical mindset.
- Fluency in English and relevant regional languages is required; additional languages are a plus.
Nice to Have
- Experience in high-growth, expansion-focused environments.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of managing complex partnerships.
- Familiarity with AI tools used in recruitment processes.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative industry.
- Collaborative team culture with a focus on growth and development.
- Access to professional development resources and training.
- Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
- Potential for equity options as part of the compensation package.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead partnerships in the fast-paced payments industry, with a competitive salary and the flexibility of remote work.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proven experience in the FinTech sector with a strong understanding of payments systems and regulations in Africa, leveraging tools like Stripe or PayPal for partnership management.
Self-motivated and adaptable to remote work, with a proactive approach to building relationships and negotiating deals across diverse cultures and time zones.
Analytical mindset with a strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and Tableau, enabling the candidate to assess partnership performance and optimize strategies based on insights.
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