Sales Executive: Fintech and Travel

Roam; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Roam seeks a Sales Executive to drive growth in Africa's travel payments sector. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of sales experience within travel or fintech, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. Join a dynamic company that offers the chance to grow with the industry and be part of an innovative team reshaping travel in Africa.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + commission

Hybrid/remote work flexibility

Work at the intersection of travel, tech, and fintech

Real ownership and opportunity to scale

Inclusive, collaborative, and agile team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle sales experience in travel, FX or payments.
• Understanding of the travel trade ecosystem across African tour operators, DMCs, and accommodation providers.
• Experience working with travel companies or international payments is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sales cycle: from prospecting to pitch to close.
• Win new business with African tour operators, DMCs, and accommodation providers.
• Present and demo Roam’s platform with clarity and confidence.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Sales Executive – Fintech Travel Payments

Location: Cape Town or Remote | Full-Time | Travel & Fintech

Roam is on a mission to simplify international payments for Africa’s travel industry—and we’re growing fast.

We're looking for a Sales Executive who’s ready to lead growth across Africa and global markets. If you love the travel industry, thrive on closing deals, and want to help businesses scale—this is your next big move.

What You’ll Do

• Own the end-to-end sales cycle: from prospecting to pitch to close
• Win new business with African tour operators, DMCs, and accommodation providers
• Present and demo Roam’s platform with clarity and confidence
• Collaborate across product, marketing, and operations teams to deliver value
• Use CRM tools (Salesforce) to manage pipeline and meet sales targets

What You Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in full-cycle sales—preferably in travel, FX or payments
• Understanding of the travel trade ecosystem across African tour operators, DMCs, and accommodation providers
• Strong communication, listening, and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset – proactive, curious, accountable
• Experience working with travel companies or international payments is a bonus
• You’re ambitious and ready to grow with a startup that’s going places

Why Join Roam Global?

• Competitive base salary + commission
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility
• Work at the intersection of travel, tech, and fintech
• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping the future of travel in Africa
• Real ownership and opportunity to scale with us
• Inclusive, collaborative, and agile team culture

Apply now via LinkedIn or send your CV to [e-mail]

Learn more: www.roam.global

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