Regional Sales Manager - Port Harcourt

Job summary

Regional Sales Manager with a strong background in fintech and digital payments to drive merchant acquisition, oversee sales operations, and manage a large sales force across the South-South or South-East region.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of 200+ field sales officers to achieve merchant onboarding and revenue targets.
• Develop and execute regional sales strategies to drive growth and market penetration.
• Ensure efficient onboarding of merchants onto OPay's payment platforms.
• Monitor, track, and report on sales performance across the region.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for sales officers and team leads.
• Foster strong relationships with merchants, agents, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, product, risk, etc.) to ensure seamless execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field (MBA is an advantage).
• Minimum of 7–10 years' proven experience in sales management.
• Fintech industry experience is required (banking, payments, or digital financial services).
• Strong track record of managing large, high-performing field sales teams.
• Deep knowledge of merchant onboarding and digital payment solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Must be resident in or familiar with the South-South or South-East region.

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