Supplier Growth Manager - EC

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa seeks a Supplier Growth Manager to onboard and grow supplier relationships within the Kazang - Merchant Division. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years in Sales or Account Management, experience in the FMCG sector, and strong networking skills in the informal economy. This role also involves managing a team and contributing to creating a cashless payments ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Sales, Account Management, or Business Development in FMCG or Payments.
• Experience in the per-urban/rural ‘Informal’ economy is advantageous.
• Ability to grow networks rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new Suppliers onto Kazang platform.
• Manage existing supplier relationships.
• Co-operate with Kazang sales structures to maximize volumes.
• Build Kazang cashless payments ecosystem.
• Manage a team of Supplier and Vault Reps.

Skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Networking within informal business value chains

Education

Matric

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Supplier Growth Manager within the Kazang - Merchant Division, in the EasternCape. To onboard new suppliers and grow current suppliers. Maintain key relationships with suppliers. Managing a team of Vault Reps.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Onboarding of new Suppliers onto Kazang platform
• Managing existing supplier relationships
• Co-operating with Kazang sales structures to maximize volumes to suppliers
• Building Kazang cashless payments ecosystem
• Managing a team of Supplier and Vault Reps

Requirements

• Matric
• 5 years’ experience in Sales, Account Management, or Business Development in FMCG or Payments company
• Experience in the per-urban/rural ‘Informal’ economy would be advantageous
• Skilled in sales and negotiation at an informal level as well as semi-corporate partners
• Well, networked within ‘informal’ Business value chains particularly large wholesalers and FMCG suppliers (or the ability to rapidly grow network)

Behavioural Competencies

• High-growth mindset and self-motivated
• Strong communication skills
• Works well with multiple teams/structures