Job Overview

The Relationship Officer role focuses on acquiring new merchants and generating revenue for FairMoney’s Transaction Finance business. The successful candidate will develop and implement sales strategies, identify new business opportunities, and build strong relationships with merchants.

The role also involves meeting sales targets, researching market trends, presenting solutions to potential customers, negotiating contracts and working with internal teams to support a seamless customer experience.

Job Details

Employer: FairMoney
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Experience: At least 2 years of experience in sales, business development, or a similar role
Job Field: Sales
Location: Port Harcourt

About the Organization

FairMoney is a mobile banking institution specializing in extending credit to emerging markets. Established in 2017, the company operates primarily in Nigeria and has secured nearly €50 million in funding from global investors including Tiger Global, DST and Flourish Ventures.

FairMoney is developing a mobile banking platform and point-of-sale solution for emerging markets. Its services include a digital microcredit application for Android and iOS devices, current accounts, savings accounts, debit cards and point-of-sale solutions for merchants and agents.

The company has a workforce comprising more than 27 nationalities and focuses on reshaping financial services for underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to acquire new merchants and generate revenue.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop plans to capitalize on them.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with merchants to support their satisfaction and loyalty.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and market trends.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to potential customers.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with merchants.
• Work closely with Marketing, Product and Operations teams to support a seamless customer experience.
• Monitor and analyse sales performance and make recommendations for improvement.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field is an added advantage.
• At least two years of experience in sales, business development or a similar role.
• Experience in the transaction finance industry is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

The recruitment process includes a 30-minute screening call with a member of the recruitment team, followed by a technical interview with the hiring manager lasting 30 to 60 minutes.

Compensation and Work Conditions

Benefits include private health insurance, a performance bonus, a pension plan, and training and development.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Preferred qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Required experience: At least 2 years of experience in sales, business development, or a similar role
• Verified duty station: Port Harcourt
• Employment type: Full Time
• Preferred experience:: Experience in the transaction finance industry is a plus
• Core requirement: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Core requirement: Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Core requirement: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Application Readiness Checklist

• If applicable, make the preferred degree easy to verify in the education section of your CV..
• Show evidence of the required experience through relevant roles, dates and measurable responsibilities.
• Tailor your CV to the verified responsibilities and Sales skills stated in this vacancy.
• Confirm that the vacancy is still open before submitting your application.

Vacancy Verification

This vacancy was checked by AfriJobSpace on September 4, 2026 against the employer’s official recruitment source. View the official vacancy source.

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How to Apply

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