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Ref: RP971-184
Job description / Role
About PayFort
We serve the needs of online shoppers in all Arabic speaking and surrounding countries through our trusted, secure payment network that gives everyone the opportunity to shop online safely and easily.
We build trust between buyers and online sellers by enabling consumers to transact online using the payment options they prefer with complete security and peace of mind while supporting the most popular payment methods available globally.
PAYFORT is part of Souq Group, established in 2013. PAYFORT is regional expert in payment processing technology and solutions across major markets in the GCC & Levant countries, operating in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan and Qatar.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Looks for opportunities to grow the business through acquisition of new sellers.
- Analyzes sales and other reports that give insight into target sellers' products and listing.
- Resolves issues with contract's financial aspects and commercial operations.
- Works efficiently and calmly tight deadlines or other stress factors arise.
- Conducts market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities.
- Identifies potential partnership opportunities by researching market / industry and keeping a close eye on key developments in the region.
- Cold calls as appropriate within the market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.
- Meets potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging professional network.
- Through market research develops forward-thinking, creative marketing strategies aimed at generating leads, growing sales, and driving revenue.
- Plans persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with Payfort.
- Develops a cordial professional rapport with new clients, and sets targets for sales and provides support that will continually improve the relationship.
- Grows and retains existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to partners.
- Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identifies and develops the company's unique selling propositions and differentiators.
- Daily operational management of key partnerships.
- Works in close collaboration with Regional Marketing team to ensure alignment of broader goals.
- Monitors customer acquisition, sales & revenue and optimizes campaigns accordingly.
- Compiles and analyzes performance metrics to assess placements effectiveness and to identifies new opportunities.
- Plans and develops the required creative/marketing material, landing pages, promotions etc
- Interacts with the technical and operational team for different aspects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 3-5 year experience in a similar sales position or payment industry/ acquiring industry.
- Must have experience leading a team
- Highly organized with the ability to adapt quickly to strategic change
- Self-starter, ability to take initiatives
- Exceptional communicator
- Arabic speaking
- Ability to work effectively within fast paced, diverse cross functional teams
About the Company
Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae.