Johannesburg: Growth Partner – Lesaka (FinTech) posted by Lesaka Merchant Division

Join Lesaka as a Growth Partner Deepen Merchant Relationships & Drive Revenue Growth! Location: Office-based within your assigned region, with periodic merchant site visits Reporting To: Manager / Head of Growth (Vertical) Direct Reports: None Are you a relationship-driven professional with a sharp commercial mindset? Lesaka is looking for a Growth Partner to manage and grow a portfolio of merchants driving revenue, increasing product adoption, and reducing churn across our fintech ecosystem. As a Growth Partner, youll be the trusted advisor to merchants, helping them unlock the full value of Lesakas integrated product suite: Card, Cash, Capital, Software, and VAS . This is a strategic, data-led role focused on retention, upsell, and long-term growth . What Youll Do: Grow Revenue: Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities using data insights and consultative selling. Retain & Reactivate: Spot early signs of churn and implement proactive retention strategies. Manage Relationships: Build trust through regular check-ins, education sessions, and personalised support. Report & Analyse: Maintain CRM discipline, track performance, and share actionable insights. Collaborate & Learn: Work with Growth Executives and internal teams to align on growth priorities and share best practices. What You Bring: 3 years in account management, customer success, or commercial sales. Strong analytical skills and experience with CRM tools. Fintech, financial services, or merchant services experience (preferred). Matric required; tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, or Marketing is a plus. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Key Traits We Value: Customer relationship mastery Commercial acumen Consultative selling ability Data-driven decision-making Accountability & ownership Your Impact Will Be Measured By: Revenue growth across your merchant base Product penetration and upsell success Churn reduction and merchant retention CRM accuracy and reporting discipline Why Lesaka? Were not just a fintech company were a movement. At Lesaka, youll be part of a team that values entrepreneurial spirit, collective wisdom, and a bias to action . We empower our people to take ownership and make a real difference in the lives of merchants and communities. Preference will be made to support EE / AA measures