Lesaka Merchant Division (Hospitality)

Lesaka Technologies is a South African financial technology company focused on financial inclusion for underserved communities and merchants. Founded in 1997, Lesaka offers a range of services including banking, lending, insurance, cash management, and digital payment solutions. The company aims to empower consumers and merchants by providing innovative fina...

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

Location

Job Field

Sales and Business Development

Role Overview

Lesaka Merchant Division (Hospitality) is looking for a motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to join our Growth Team in Nairobi, Kenya.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of exceptional customer experience in hospitality environments and is passionate about helping businesses operate efficiently, serve customers better, and grow through smart payment solutions.

If you thrive in a client-facing role and enjoy building meaningful relationships with business owners in the hospitality space — this opportunity is for you.

What You’ll Do

Sales & Business Growth

• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Identify and grow opportunities within restaurants, cafes, and hospitality venues
• Build trusted relationships with business owners and decision-makers
• Ensure Lesaka solutions are visible, accessible, and adding value

Client Engagement & Solutions

• Understand each client’s operational needs and service challenges
• Recommend tailored payment and POS solutions to improve efficiency and customer experience
• Deliver engaging and professional product demonstrations
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience and ongoing client satisfaction

Product & Technical Support

• Install and configure devices to meet client requirements
• Provide basic troubleshooting and hands-on support
• Empower clients with the knowledge to use systems confidently
• Continuously build product knowledge to support upselling and cross-selling

Sales Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate pipelines and CRM updates
• Provide reliable forecasts and performance insights
• Process contracts efficiently and accurately
• Proactively highlight opportunities and address challenges

What You’ll Bring

• Proven sales experience in fintech, hospitality tech, or product-driven environments
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Ability to install and support devices (POS or similar systems)
• Strong business acumen with a customer-first mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with CRM systems and MS Office tools
• Strong consultative sales and problem-solving ability
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within Nairobi and surrounding areas
• Own reliable vehicle

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Customer-focused and passionate about service excellence
• Confident engaging with hospitality business owners
• Well-presented, professional, and approachable
• Self-driven with strong discipline and accountability
• A natural relationship builder
• Adaptable in fast-paced, customer-facing environments
• Committed to learning and growing within the hospitality tech space

• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Identify and grow opportunities within restaurants, cafes, and hospitality venues
• Build trusted relationships with business owners and decision-makers
• Ensure Lesaka solutions are visible, accessible, and adding value
• Understand each client’s operational needs and service challenges
• Recommend tailored payment and POS solutions to improve efficiency and customer experience
• Deliver engaging and professional product demonstrations
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience and ongoing client satisfaction
• Install and configure devices to meet client requirements
• Provide basic troubleshooting and hands-on support
• Empower clients with the knowledge to use systems confidently
• Continuously build product knowledge to support upselling and cross-selling
• Maintain accurate pipelines and CRM updates
• Provide reliable forecasts and performance insights
• Process contracts efficiently and accurately
• Proactively highlight opportunities and address challenges

• Proven sales experience in fintech, hospitality tech, or product-driven environments
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Ability to install and support devices (POS or similar systems)
• Strong business acumen with a customer-first mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with CRM systems and MS Office tools
• Strong consultative sales and problem-solving ability
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within Nairobi and surrounding areas
• Own reliable vehicle
• Customer-focused and passionate about service excellence
• Confident engaging with hospitality business owners
• Well-presented, professional, and approachable
• Self-driven with strong discipline and accountability
• A natural relationship builder
• Adaptable in fast-paced, customer-facing environments
• Committed to learning and growing within the hospitality tech space

• BA/BSc/HND
• Proven sales experience in fintech, hospitality tech, or product-driven environments
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Ability to install and support devices (POS or similar systems)
• Strong business acumen with a customer-first mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with CRM systems and MS Office tools
• Strong consultative sales and problem-solving ability
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within Nairobi and surrounding areas
• Own reliable vehicle