About the Role
FMR Agency is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Direct Sales Agent to join our growing team in Lagos. In this field-based role, you will play a crucial part in expanding our footprint within the thriving Nigerian FinTech sector by driving customer acquisition and promoting innovative digital payment solutions. If you possess a strong background in merchant acquisition with leading financial technology platforms and thrive in a target-driven environment, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities- Identify and engage potential business clients including SMEs, retail stores, and hospitality outlets within assigned territories.
- Promote and sell comprehensive digital payment solutions, encompassing both collection and payout services.
- Conduct engaging product demonstrations and clearly articulate the features and benefits to prospective merchants.
- Guide merchants seamlessly through onboarding, KYC documentation, and account activation processes.
- Consistently achieve assigned monthly merchant acquisition and transaction activation targets.
- Maintain accurate daily sales records utilizing CRM tools and internal reporting platforms.
- Provide reliable post-onboarding support to guarantee high customer retention and continued product usage.
- Gather vital market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitor insights for the sales leadership team.
- Minimum of an OND, HND, or BSc in any discipline.
- 2 to 3 years of proven experience in direct sales within the Nigerian FinTech industry.
- Mandatory previous experience working with prominent platforms such as OPay, PalmPay, or Moniepoint.
- Demonstrated success in field sales, merchant acquisition, and customer onboarding.
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
- Self-motivated, confident, and resilient target-driven mindset.
- Intimate knowledge of the local Lagos business landscape and commercial hubs.
- Basic digital literacy including smartphone applications, WhatsApp, and CRM software.
- Competitive base salary with attractive performance-based commissions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading agency.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support from experienced sales leadership.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment that rewards excellence.