Sales Account Executive - Cape Town at Lesaka Technologies

Job Description

• Sales Account Executive - Cape Town
• Top sales performers don’t chase roles.
• They choose environments where they can win.
• At Lesaka, we’re building a high-performance merchant business that values execution, integrity, and long-term partnerships. If you’re a proven deal-closer who thrives in complex B2B environments and wants to build a serious, revenue-generating portfolio this is your arena.

What You’ll Own

• Acquire and grow corporate merchant accounts (hunter + farmer mindset)
• Build and manage a high-value revenue portfolio
• Structure, negotiate, and close complex merchant solutions
• Develop executive-level relationships with decision-makers
• Retain, expand, and protect key accounts through strategic account management
• Partner with product, risk, and operations to deliver tailored payment & business solutions
• Own your pipeline, forecasts, and results end-to-end

What You Bring

• 5+ years of proven success in B2B sales / merchant acquiring / fintech / payments
• A track record of closing and growing high-value corporate accounts
• Strong commercial judgement and elite negotiation skills
• Comfortable engaging C-suite and senior stakeholders
• Self-driven, resilient, and obsessed with outcomes
• Able to operate independently in a province-based territory
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transport

Why Lesaka

• Uncapped earning potential with performance-driven commission
• Exposure to enterprise and high-growth merchant portfolios
• Direct leadership access and visibility
• Clear career progression in a fast-evolving fintech environment
• A culture shifting from noise to numbers

Who Thrives Here

• Builders, not spectators
• Sales professionals who own outcomes
• Performers who value execution over excuses
• People who want autonomy with accountability

Closing Date 27 March 2026