Growth Executive – Lesaka (FinTech)

Join Lesaka as a Growth Executive Drive Financial Inclusion Through Innovation! Location: Field-based within your assigned region Reporting To: Manager / Head of Growth (Vertical) Direct Reports: None Are you a dynamic go-getter with a passion for fintech and field sales? Lesaka is looking for a Growth Executive to join our high-impact Growth Organisation a team thats reshaping the future of merchant services across South Africa. As a Growth Executive , youll be at the forefront of merchant acquisition, activation, and retention, driving revenue across our integrated product suite: Card, Cash, Capital, Software, and VAS . This is more than a sales role its a chance to be a catalyst for financial inclusion and digital transformation. What Youll Do: Acquire & Activate Merchants: Convert leads into signed, installed, and revenue-generating merchants. Drive Multi-Product Growth: Promote bundled solutions that boost merchant profitability and loyalty. Own Your Territory: Manage your pipeline, report insights, and align with regional strategies. Engage & Expand: Build lasting relationships and identify cross-sell opportunities. Stay Ahead: Keep up with fintech trends and share best practices with your team. What You Bring: 3 years in external sales, business development, or merchant acquisition. Proven success in multi-product sales and pipeline management. Experience in fintech, financial services, or merchant acquiring (preferred). Matric required; tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, or Marketing is a plus. Valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle ready to hit the road! Key Traits We Value: Sales drive & execution Customer engagement & influence Data-driven decision-making Entrepreneurial mindset Integrity & accountability Your Impact Will Be Measured By: Merchant acquisition & activation rates Revenue growth (ARPU) Product penetration & cross-sell success CRM accuracy & reporting discipline Why Lesaka? Were not just a fintech company were a movement. At Lesaka, youll be part of a team that values entrepreneurial spirit , collective wisdom , and a bias to action . We empower our people to take ownership and make a real difference in the lives of merchants and communities. Preference will be made to support EE / AA measures