Permanent
Senior Account Executive - East London
East London, Eastern Cape
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About this role
Employer: Lesaka Technologies
Senior Sales Account Executive - East London
Top-tier sales professionals don’t apply for jobs they select platforms where they can dominate.
At Lesaka Technologies, we are scaling a high-performance merchant business focused on enterprise growth, complex deal structuring, and long-term commercial partnerships. If you are a seasoned closer with enterprise exposure and the commercial maturity to manage strategic accounts, this is your opportunity to operate at a senior level.
🔥 What You Will Own
* Acquisition and expansion of high-value corporate and enterprise merchants
* Full revenue ownership of a strategic portfolio
* Structuring, negotiating, and closing complex multi-product fintech solutions
* Building C-suite and executive stakeholder relationships
* Driving retention, cross-sell, and long-term account profitability
* Accurate forecasting, pipeline governance, and disciplined CRM management
* End-to-end deal leadership in collaboration with Product, Risk, and Operations
This role requires both a hunter’s intensity and a strategic farmer’s discipline.
💼 What You Bring
* 7+ years of proven B2B sales success within fintech, payments, merchant acquiring, or financial services
* Demonstrated ability to close and scale enterprise or large corporate accounts
* Strong financial acumen and solution-based selling capability
* Executive presence and high-level negotiation expertise
* A data-driven, performance-focused mindset
* Ability to operate autonomously within a defined territory
* Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport
🌱 Why Lesaka
At Lesaka Technologies, senior sales talent is backed by:
* Uncapped, performance-led earning potential
* Exposure to strategic, revenue-rich portfolios
* Direct access to executive leadership
* Clear progression within a scaling fintech organisation
* A results-driven culture built on accountability and execution
🎯 This Role Is For
* Proven enterprise closers
* Commercial leaders who think in revenue, not activity
* Professionals who value autonomy with accountability
* Sales executives ready to operate at senior impact level
If you are ready to own meaningful revenue and close high-value deals