Supplier Growth Manager - Limpopo

Lesaka Technologies; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Limpopo seeks a Supplier Growth Manager to onboard new suppliers and manage existing relationships. This role involves expanding the cashless payments ecosystem and leading a team of Vault Reps. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in sales or business development, particularly in the FMCG sector. Strong negotiation skills and a robust network in informal economies are essential. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Sales, Account Management, or Business Development in FMCG or Payments industry.
• Experience in the per-urban/rural ‘Informal’ economy would be advantageous.
• Skilled in sales and negotiation with informal and semi-corporate partners.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new Suppliers onto Kazang platform.
• Manage existing supplier relationships.
• Build Kazang cashless payments ecosystem.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation

Networking in informal markets

Team management

Education

Matric

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Supplier Growth Manager within the Kazang - Merchant Division, in Limpopo.

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
• Vault Deployments
• 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)

Technical Competencies:

computer literacy—Outlook, MS Office Suite

Behavioural Competencies:

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