Regional Agent Relationship Manager - PTA/North West

Lesaka Technologies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Regional Agent Relationship Manager in Pretoria or North West to onboard and manage distribution agents. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of sales experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with account management, preferably in the FMCG or payments sector. The role emphasizes support for agents to expand their sales bases, alongside hiring and administration management. This position values skills in navigating informal business contexts.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Sales.
• Experience in FMCG or payments company is preferred.
• Experience in peri-urban/rural informal economy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding new distribution agents.
• Managing existing distribution agents.
• Supporting agents to grow sales bases.
• Hiring/managing administrators for support.
• Navigating influential people in distribution businesses.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Sales negotiation skills

Account management

Networking within informal business environments

Education

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regional Agent Relationship Manager within Kazang-Merchant in Pretoria or North West.

Key responsibilities

• Onboarding of new distribution agents into the Kazang regional sales teams.
• Managing existing key distribution agents.
• Supporting distribution agents to enable them to grow their sales bases.
• Hiring/managing administrators to support the agent base.
• Navigating influential persons in informal distribution businesses and onboarding them.
• Feeding back agent issues and requirements to the broader business.

Requirements

• Matric
• 5 years experience in Sales
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle difficult conversations.
• Account management or business development in an FMCG or payments company.
• Experience in the peri-urban/rural ‘informal’ economy is a plus.

Technical Competencies

• Microsoft Office

Behavioural Competencies

• High-growth mindset and self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills.
• Skilled in sales and negotiation at informal level as well as semi-corporate partners.
• Well networked within ‘informal’ business environments.
• Works well within foreign national communities.