Junior Market Developer (Wallet)

Mukuru; Cape Town; Remoto; ZAR 180.000 - 280.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mukuru is seeking a commercially minded Junior Market Developer to grow our Wallet & VAS business across Africa, helping to unlock opportunities and drive customer adoption in key markets. This role goes beyond business development: you will shape market strategy, build strategic partnerships, coordinate cross-functional projects, and stay ahead of payments and fintech trends to enable Mukuru's growth.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrate strong

Competenze

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Drive market growth by championing Wallet & VAS strategy in assigned markets.
• Identify opportunities to acquire new customers and boost product adoption.
• Partner with sales and marketing to improve market penetration and engagement.
• Enhance distribution channels for greater accessibility and reach.
• Build and maintain partnerships with regulators, service providers, and stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional projects from planning to execution.

Conoscenze

Commercial awareness

Business acumen

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Project management

Formazione

Relevant tertiary qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Grow. Innovate. Create Impact.

At Mukuru, we're building financial solutions that connect millions of people to opportunities across Africa. We're looking for a commercially minded Junior Market Developer to help grow our Wallet & VAS business, unlock new opportunities, and drive customer adoption in key markets.

This is more than a business development role. It's an opportunity to shape market growth, build strategic partnerships, and bring innovative financial products to life.

What You'll Do

Drive Market Growth

• Champion the Wallet & VAS strategy within your assigned markets.
• Identify opportunities to acquire new customers and increase product adoption.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to improve market penetration and customer engagement.
• Enhance distribution channels to maximize accessibility and customer reach.

Build Strong Partnerships

• Develop and maintain relationships with business partners, regulators, service providers, and key stakeholders.
• Support commercial negotiations and partnership discussions.
• Contribute to pricing reviews and market performance initiatives.

Spot New Opportunities

• Research market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
• Identify commercially viable opportunities that support Mukuru's growth strategy.
• Develop business cases and support the implementation of approved opportunities.
• Lead discussions with potential partners and build mutually beneficial relationships.

Deliver Successful Projects

• Coordinate cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• Monitor timelines, identify risks, and drive solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth implementation and delivery.

Stay Ahead of the Market

• Keep abreast of developments in payments, fintech, digital wallets, and VAS offerings.
• Monitor competitor activity and emerging market trends.
• Use insights to support data-driven business decisions.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Advantageous

• Experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or market development.
• Exposure to financial services, fintech, payments, or remittances.
• Experience managing projects and stakeholder relationships.

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS