Fintech CCO - Remote Growth & Partnerships

Black Pen Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 1 967 000 - 2 460 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Chief Commercial Officer in Cape Town to spearhead the commercial strategy for a fintech client. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in sales and marketing within fintech or related sectors. Responsibilities include driving B2B sales, optimizing customer experience, and ensuring revenue growth. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and strong strategic skills are essential. This is a remote role offering a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Drive B2B sales strategy to achieve growth targets.
• Oversee go-to-market strategy and marketing initiatives.
• Optimize customer onboarding, support, and retention metrics.
• Build high-impact partnerships with banks and fintechs.
• Own revenue KPIs: acquisition, retention, and upsell.
• Lead and coach a high-performing commercial team.
• Collaborate with Product, Finance, Risk, and Tech teams.
• Leverage analytics to optimize pricing and campaigns.

Skills

Leadership experience in a CCO or similar role

Background in B2B and/or SME financial services

Revenue functions management in a tech-driven company

Sales and marketing team building

Understanding of digital acquisition and conversion strategies

Strategic thinking and negotiation skills

Interpersonal and stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing

Job description

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Chief Commercial Officer in Cape Town to spearhead the commercial strategy for a fintech client. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in sales and marketing within fintech or related sectors. Responsibilities include driving B2B sales, optimizing customer experience, and ensuring revenue growth. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and strong strategic skills are essential. This is a remote role offering a dynamic work environment.