Job Title : Cross-Border Sales Specialist
Term : 12 months
Location : Johannesburg, South Africa
Reports to : VP Specialist Sales Lead, Transfer Solutions
Relevant experience : 10+ years of experience in sales
Mandatory requirements : Understanding of cross-border payments or remittances.
Purpose of Job
Seeking an experienced and dynamic Sales Specialist to lead the growth of Mastercard's cross-border remittances business with banks across Southern Africa. This individual will be responsible for driving strategic partnerships, solution selling, and revenue generation across the banking sector, with a strong focus on outbound remittance flows.
Tasks
Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Sales Leadership : Lead the end-to-end sales process for cross-border remittance solutions with banks in Southern Africa from prospecting to deal closure.
- Market Penetration : Identify and prioritize banking partners with remittance potential, especially those focused on migrant corridors and digital transformation.
- Partnership Development : Build strong C‑suite and senior‑level relationships within banks to promote Mastercard's value proposition in cross‑border payments.
- Solution Selling : Drive adoption of Mastercard's cross‑border capabilities including card‑based remittances, account‑to‑account payouts, digital wallets, and partner networks.
- Commercial Strategy : Develop and execute go‑to‑market strategies, pricing models, and joint business plans to accelerate adoption and usage.
- Cross‑functional Collaboration : Work closely with product, compliance, marketing, and operations teams to deliver tailored solutions to banking clients.
- Market Intelligence : Stay abreast of regulatory trends, FX controls, competitive offerings, and remittance behaviour across key Southern African corridors.
- Performance Tracking : Own revenue, volume, and activation targets for the banking segment within Southern Africa.
Knowledge and Experience
10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or partnership management in financial services, preferably in cross-border payments or remittances.Proven track record of selling into or working with banks in Southern Africa.Deep understanding of the remittance ecosystem including corridors, pricing dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and consumer behaviour.Strong network across South African retail and digital banks.Ability to navigate complex decision-making structures within financial institutions.Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).#J-18808-Ljbffr