Business Manager (Paxi) (Northern Suburbs (Cape) needed at PEP

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

• To effectively manage and increase the PAXI customer base and products and manage key stakeholder relationships to ensure sustained product and portfolio growth. As a Business Manager you will also need to ensure that projects within your portfolio are successfully implemented within scope, time and cost parameters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by developing strategic proposals to onboard high-value partners and merchants.
• Drive revenue growth by managing financial performance against budgeted targets and proactively addressing shortfalls.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and merchants to secure competitive deals
• Engage with PEPKOR legal with regard to new and existing contracts 
• Ongoing project management of allocated portfolio within agreed timelines and through engagement with stakeholders 
• Ensure that regular meetings are held and relationships are managed with all internal and external stakeholders 
• Ensure all administrative work are completed within expected timelines 
• New Merchant contracts are negotiated and confirmed on an ongoing basis 
• Continuous improvement/ growth on portfolio

Requirements
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. B.com degree) 
• 3-5 years of related work experience (Retail, Fintech or Courier services will be an advantage) 
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Project management will be an advantage 
• Product management (financials/ business cases, project analysis) 
• Computer literacy (MS Office or G-suite) specifically Excel or Google sheets 
• Numerical aptitude 
• Willingness to travel 
• Valid driver’s license