Area Sales Manager - Digital Payments

About the role

Alsoug.com, a digital classifieds and marketplace in Sudan, and its merchant-led digital payment network Cashi, are hiring an Area Sales Manager. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Sennar, overseeing sales operations in the assigned area, managing relationships with merchants and partners, and promoting the uptake of Cashi's digital payment solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and execute local sales strategies
• Visit and onboard merchants, and monitor performance against sales targets
• Provide ongoing support to key accounts
• Collaborate with marketing, operations and customer support teams
• Prepare regular sales reports and give market feedback to help improve products and services

Required profile

• Experience in territory or area management, planning and executing field activities to meet sales targets
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience also considered
• Prior experience in FMCG, retail or payment networks in Sudan is an advantage
• Fluency in English and Arabic, with strong documentation and presentation skills, is highly beneficial

Required skills

• Sales and business development: prospecting, negotiation and closing deals with merchants and business clients
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Solid understanding of digital payments, fintech or related industries, or strong interest in them
• Ability to analyze sales data, prepare reports and adjust strategies based on insights
• Comfortable working on-site and in the field, and able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams