Business Development Executive – Skiply Sales

RAK BANK; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Business Development Executive for its Skiply Sales division. This role focuses on driving revenue growth, identifying and onboarding new merchants, and delivering seamless payment solutions. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in sales, particularly in merchant acquiring. Strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a university degree, are essential for success in this target-driven position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in sales or merchant acquiring.
• Strong understanding of POS and e-commerce domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for revenue targets.
• Identify and onboard new merchants monthly.
• Monitor merchant transactions and design retention strategies.
• Manage end-to-end processes for e-commerce setup.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities

Proficiency in PC skills and digital tools

Aggressive, target-driven mindset

Knowledge of KYC, compliance processes

Education

University degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

About the role

As a Business Development Executive – Skiply Sales, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth for the Bank’s Skiply product and solutions. Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Head of Education - Skiply, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including SME Business, Operations, and Technology to deliver seamless payment solutions to merchants and educational institutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve agreed volume and revenue targets for Skiply.
• Identify and onboard new merchants, aiming for 8+ new businesses monthly and 35mn potential volume.
• Offer ERP integration solutions to schools and manage expectations effectively.
• Monitor merchant transactions and volumes; design retention strategies to minimize attrition and dormancy.
• Work with SME teams for lead generation and closure, while proactively sourcing independent leads.
• Ensure all merchant documentation complies with Bank requirements and regulatory standards.
• Deliver exceptional service for merchant gateway and payment solutions.
• Manage end‑to‑end processes for e‑commerce setup, activation, integration, and chargeback handling.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with KYC and regulatory guidelines.
• Possess strong knowledge of merchant acquiring and payment solution implementation.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: University degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in sales or merchant acquiring.
• Industry: Strong understanding of POS and e‑commerce domains, card acquiring business, and digital POS channels.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Strong negotiation and relationship‑building abilities.
• Proficiency in PC skills and digital tools.
• Aggressive, target‑driven mindset with ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of KYC, compliance, and merchant onboarding processes.