Country Manager -Nigeria

Africa is at the cusp of an economic revolution. 1.5 billion people are embracing electronic payments, mobile everything, and racing towards a digital transformation that will change the world for the next two decades. While Internet- and banking-penetration have come late to Africa, a youth-driven tidal wave of change is hitting the continent, and global businesses and local champions are in a race to unblock its potential.

In partnership with Multichoice, the largest entertainment platform on the African continent, we are building a payment platform that is big enough to unlock the ambitions of a generation.

This is truly the Moment for Africa.

Nigeria has been a marvel of digital growth, powered by an avalanche of FinTech and payments innovation which will continue to transform Africa’s most vibrant country for generations.

Moment is looking for a Country Manager for Nigeria to lead our go-to-market in Nigeria and develop winning relationships with merchants, partners, and across the local ecosystem to ensure that the Moment platform is firmly at the center of this change and can do our part to accelerate the growth of a stable, trustworthy, and enabling payments market in Nigeria.

OUR CULTURE

At Moment, we believe building the future is a team sport; partnership and collaboration lie at the core of everything we do. We take pride in working hard and strive to be world class every day, without forgetting to have a little fun along the way. We’re straight-talkers who prioritize speed of execution. We’re ok with uncertainty and don’t let it get in the way of making smart decisions quickly. We like to get things done. We value diversity of thought, culture, and background and strive to build a business and work environment as vibrant as the continent we serve. Changing the lives and unblocking the ambitions of a continent isn’t for the faint of heart - but with a passion for people and a desire to make an impact on Africa, we believe we can build an enormous business that delivers good in the world.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Country Manager for our Nigeria site, focused on sales, partnerships, and overall business growth. The ideal candidate will lead both go to market and operations, and drive business growth through their local insights, strong relationships, and industry expertise.

If you’re a results-driven leader with expertise in these areas and exceptional culture, we want to hear from you!

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in similar Sales or Business Development or Partnerships roles in a payments, SaaS, or ecommerce role
• Cross-Border and Enterprise Sales Expertise: Proven success in driving sales and business development between the Middle East and Africa, focusing on cross-border transactions and generating leads for large enterprise clients
• Demonstrated local network and market knowledge, with a strong local reputation in the industry. Established network of key business relationships within the Middle East and Africa, to quickly unlock market expansion and strategic partnership opportunities
• Tools and Technology: Proficient with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce, Freshdesk, HubSpot), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other lead-generation and relationship management tools

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the Moment business in Nigeria
• Build and develop an exceptional go-to-market strategy and pipeline
• Cultivate and close sales deals with leading merchants and partners on our strategic plans to target key local market needs, based on market trends, competitor positioning, and regulatory guidance
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including merchants, partners, vendors, and regulators

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with passionate team members