Regional Manager (Rivers) at PalmPay Limited Full Time NEW

Job Title: Regional Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are launching a new business line – PayGo (Product Financing) – a flexible digital credit solution that empowers customers to own products and pay in instalments.
• As we scale this offering, we are looking for high-performing Regional Business Managers to drive adoption across Nigeria.

Job Objective

• To lead regional growth, acquisition, and operational excellence for PalmPay’s PayGo business by managing field teams, merchant engagement, customer onboarding, and strategic partnerships within the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership: Own the PayGo business performance in your region. Drive merchant acquisition, product uptake, and customer activation strategies.
• Team Management: Recruit, train, and manage a network of field sales agents, supervisors, and business development officers.
• Market Penetration: Identify high-potential markets and oversee the execution of go-to-market activities to expand PayGo’s footprint.
• Merchant Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with merchants (e.g. phone vendors, electronics retailers), ensure product knowledge, and support adoption.
• Sales & Revenue: Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs tied to merchant sign-ups, credit sales, repayments, and customer satisfaction.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure smooth operations of PayGo transactions, manage logistics for merchant supplies, and resolve escalations quickly.
• Reporting: Generate timely performance reports and share insights with leadership on market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to policies, and support due diligence and credit recovery efforts in collaboration with relevant teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business development, sales leadership, or regional operations, with at least 2 years in similar PayGo/Product Financing industry (MUST HAVE)
• Proven track record in hitting sales targets and managing large field teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Deep understanding of local market dynamics in the assigned zone/region
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to travel and work in the field extensively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in consumer credit or pay-as-you-go models (THIS IS A MUST-HAVE)
• Strong network of merchants or agents in electronics, mobile phones, or FMCG industries
• Fluency in local dialects is a plus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.