Field Sales Account Executive (The Garden Route)
Yoco – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Yoco was founded in 2015 and has been breaking down barriers, unlocking economic opportunities, and opening commerce for people to thrive ever since. We are the payments provider for more than 200 000 self‑employed businesses and process over US$3 billion annually. With approximately 350 team members worldwide, we value boldness and passion for simple, progressive solutions. We believe in bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to build solutions that make life easier for emerging businesses. We are growing fast, presenting compelling challenges and seeking ambitious, problem‑solving professionals who thrive in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
About The Role
At Yoco, we empower small businesses with best‑in‑class financial tools, making commerce accessible and seamless. We want you to drive growth on the ground across the Garden Route—enabling food and beverage businesses to optimise operations, reduce friction, and deliver exceptional customer experiences through tailored, tech‑enabled workflows.
What You Will Be Doing
- Hunt new opportunities and drive business growth in your territory
- Prospect for leads
- Qualify, negotiate and close deals with merchants and partners
- Build and nurture relationships with business owners
- Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (marketing, operations, customer success) to ensure onboarding and delight of new merchants
- Provide feedback from the field to help refine pricing, product features and go‑to‑market strategies
- Maintain accurate forecasting and CRM data
- Track competitor activity and market trends
About You
5+ years of solution sales experience in fintech, SaaS or integrated POS systems, preferably in the food and beverage, retail or health and beauty sectors (or adjacent industries)Proven ability to sell into complex, high‑touch environments with multiple stakeholders and longer deal cyclesStrong negotiation, communication and relationship‑building skillsSelf‑motivated, with hunger for results and resilience in a fast‑paced environmentAbility to operate independently and manage your own pipelineComfortable with frequent travel across your territoryProficiency in CRM software (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot)Deep understanding of hospitality workflows and operational tech stacksTechnically literate, able to engage with APIs, integrations and ecosystem platforms confidentlySkilled at navigating and influencing diverse decision‑makers (IT, finance, ops, execs)Proactive, resilient and resourceful, comfortable working autonomously and on the moveValid driver’s licence and own transport (this is a field‑based, relationship‑driven role)Nice to Have / Differentiators
Experience in a technical environment, specifically payments, POS systems or financial servicesExposure to working with micro, small, medium‑size and established business merchantsUnderstanding of the local market dynamics across the Garden RouteBenefits
Need time to switch off? We offer 24 paid leave days annually, plus public holidaysThinking about long‑term security? We help you build a strong foundation with contributions to medical aid and gap coverPutting your family first? We provide paid parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents, along with family responsibility leave for unexpected emergenciesReady to grow your skills? We provide an annual learning budget to invest in courses, conferences or training that will help you advance your careerLooking for your community? From weekly company gatherings and team outings to employee‑led clubs, we foster a connected culture where everyone belongsYoco is the all‑in‑one digital commerce platform for small businesses. As one of Africa’s largest fintech companies, we make it easy to sell anywhere, manage your business from anywhere, and grow with smart insights—all under one Yoco profile. Founded in 2015, we have helped over 200 000 small businesses across South Africa accept card payments and access capital—often for the first time. Our ecosystem of payments, software and tools works seamlessly under one Yoco account, backed by a global team of 350+ people across South Africa and the Netherlands, building world‑class solutions for small business growth.
Employment type : Full‑time. Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level.
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