Regional Head

Merchant West

Oos-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 1,100,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Merchant West is seeking a Regional Manager to lead business activities across a designated region in South Africa. This role focuses on driving revenue growth, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring execution of the company's financial solutions.

You will oversee regional sales performance, portfolio quality, and governance, while guiding regional teams to deliver sustainable profitability. The position requires strategic oversight and strong leadership in alignment with Merchant

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
Postgraduate qualification in Business, Finance, or Management would be advantageous.
8–12 years in financial services, asset finance, or business development within a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

Drive revenue growth and achieve regional sales and profitability targets.
Identify and convert new business opportunities within the region.
Expand Merchant West’s market presence across key sectors and clients.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, and stakeholders.
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
Strengthen strategic partnerships to support business growth.
Oversee the performance and quality of the regional portfolio.
Monitor client exposures, asset performance, and risk indicators.
Ensure alignment with credit policies and risk management frameworks.
Ensure effective execution of business processes and deal implementation.
Align regional activities with Merchant West’s strategic objectives.
Monitor operational performance and implement improvements where required.
Track and report on regional performance metrics and business outcomes.
Provide insights on sales performance, portfolio trends, and growth opportunities.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting to senior management.
Lead and manage regional teams to achieve performance targets.
Provide coaching, development, and performance management.
Promote a high-performance culture aligned with Merchant West values.
Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain strong governance and risk management practices.
Support audit and compliance processes within the region.

Skills

Business development

Strategic planning

Leadership

Commercial analysis

Market expansion

Relationship management

Negotiation

Performance monitoring

Governance & risk

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related

Postgraduate qualification in Business/Finance/Management

Job description

Role Purpose

The Regional Manager is responsible for leading and managing business activities within a designated region by driving revenue growth, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring effective execution of Merchant West's financial solutions. The role oversees regional sales performance, portfolio quality, and operational alignment while ensuring compliance with governance and risk frameworks. The Regional Manager plays a key role in expanding market presence, managing regional teams, and delivering sustainable profitability in line with Merchant West's strategic objectives.

Main Accountabilities

Regional Business Growth and Revenue Performance

Drive revenue growth and achieve regional sales and profitability targets.
Identify and convert new business opportunities within the region.
Expand Merchant West’s market presence across key sectors and clients.

Client Relationship and Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, and stakeholders.
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
Strengthen strategic partnerships to support business growth.

Portfolio Management and Risk Oversight

Oversee the performance and quality of the regional portfolio.
Monitor client exposures, asset performance, and risk indicators.
Ensure alignment with credit policies and risk management frameworks.

Operational Execution and Business Alignment

Ensure effective execution of business processes and deal implementation.
Align regional activities with Merchant West’s strategic objectives.
Monitor operational performance and implement improvements where required.

Reporting and Performance Monitoring

Track and report on regional performance metrics and business outcomes.
Provide insights on sales performance, portfolio trends, and growth opportunities.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting to senior management.

Leadership and Team Management

Lead and manage regional teams to achieve performance targets.
Provide coaching, development, and performance management.
Promote a high-performance culture aligned with Merchant West values.

Governance and Compliance

Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain strong governance and risk management practices.
Support audit and compliance processes within the region.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
Postgraduate qualification in Business, Finance, or Management would be advantageous.

Experience

8-12 years in financial services, asset finance, or business development within a commercial environment.
Driving sales, revenue growth, and market expansion within a region or business unit.
Managing client relationships, intermediaries, and stakeholder networks.
Overseeing portfolio performance and managing risk exposure.
Leading teams and managing regional or business unit performance.
Operating within governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

Skills