Regional Sales Specialist (Kano)

About the Role

MTN Nigeria, Africa's leading telecommunications company, is seeking a results-driven Regional Sales Specialist to join our expanding Fintech team in Kano. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing and executing innovative marketing and trade initiatives to drive market penetration, wallet acquisition, and revenue growth across the region.

• Drive wallet acquisition, activation, and sustained usage by onboarding new customers, agents, and merchants within the assigned Kano territory.
• Deliver regional revenue growth through targeted sales campaigns, portfolio expansion, and enhanced transaction volumes across all channels.
• Manage channel partners and field sales activities to improve market penetration, sales productivity, and long-term customer relationships.
• Execute trade promotional activities, below-the-line (BTL) merchandising, and retail visibility objectives to ensure a standard look and feel across outlets.
• Conduct demand planning, analyze regional marketing trends, and provide comprehensive competitor activity reports to management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 to 7 years of proven experience in sales, business development, channel management, or customer acquisition within fintech, telecommunications, financial services, or FMCG.
• In-depth knowledge of mobile money ecosystems, digital payment solutions, and merchant acquisition strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities within a global telecom leader.

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