Job Overview

FairMoney is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Relationship Officer to acquire new merchants and generate revenue for its Transaction Finance business. The role involves developing sales strategies, identifying business opportunities and building strong relationships with merchants across Abuja, Kaduna and Kano.

The successful candidate will contribute to merchant acquisition, sales performance and customer satisfaction while working with internal teams to support a seamless customer experience.

Job Details

Employer: FairMoney
Job Type: Full Time
Preferred 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
Locations: Abuja, Kaduna, Kano

About the Organization

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

The company has a diverse workforce representing more than 27 nationalities and works to reshape 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

• 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 30- to 60-minute technical interview with the hiring manager.

Compensation and Work Conditions

Benefits associated with the role include:

• Private health insurance
• Performance bonus
• Pension plan
• 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 stations: Abuja, Kaduna, Kano
• Employment type: Full Time
• Core requirement: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Core requirement: Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Core requirement: Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Core requirement: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Preferred requirement: Experience in the transaction finance industry

Application Readiness Checklist

• If applicable, make the preferred qualification easy to verify in the education or certification 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 5, 2026 against the employer’s official recruitment source. View the official vacancy source.

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How to Apply

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