Direct Sales Agent

About the Role

FMR Agency is seeking a dynamic and target-driven Direct Sales Agent to join our team in the fast-paced FinTech sector. In this role, you will play a crucial part in expanding our digital payment solutions, driving merchant acquisition, and increasing product adoption across assigned territories in Lagos. This hybrid, field-based position offers an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional to leverage their industry expertise, build lasting business relationships, and contribute directly to our ongoing business success.

• Identify and engage potential business clients, including SMEs, retail stores, hospitality outlets, and corporate clients within assigned territories.
• Promote and sell innovative digital payment solutions, encompassing both collection and payout services.
• Conduct professional product demonstrations and clearly communicate features and benefits to prospective merchants.
• Support merchants seamlessly through onboarding, KYC documentation, and account activation processes.
• Achieve and consistently surpass assigned monthly merchant acquisition and activation targets.
• Maintain accurate records of daily sales activities using CRM tools and provided reporting platforms.
• Provide reliable post-onboarding support to ensure high customer retention and continued product usage.
• Gather and report valuable market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitor activities to sales leadership.

• Minimum of OND, HND, or BSc in any relevant discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of proven experience in direct sales within the FinTech industry.
• Prior working experience with major digital payment platforms such as OPay, PalmPay, or Moniepoint is mandatory.
• Demonstrated success in merchant acquisition, field sales, and customer onboarding.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and persuasion skills with a self-motivated, target-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, field-based environment with deep knowledge of the Lagos business landscape.
• Basic digital literacy, including proficiency in smartphone applications, messaging tools, and CRM software.

• Competitive salary with attractive performance-based sales commissions and bonuses.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement with field-based autonomy and weekly office collaboration.
• Opportunities for rapid career progression and professional development within the FinTech sector.
• Comprehensive training and support from an experienced, collaborative leadership team.

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