Merchant Acquisition Team Lead

Paymob · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-06-22

About PaymobPaymob is a leading FinTech company revolutionizing payment solutions in the MENA region. At Paymob, we believe in enabling businesses to thrive by offering secure, innovative, and scalable tools that simplify payments for everyone.We’re proud to power millions of transactions for some of the biggest names in the region, with a team of innovators spread across Egypt, UAE, KSA and Oman.We foster a value-driven culture focused on continuous learning, empowering our people, and collaborating as one global team to create real impact.Job purpose:At Paymob, we are looking for a high-performing Merchant Acquisition Team Lead to drive the growth of our merchant portfolio by leading a team of ambitious sales professionals focused on acquiring high-volume merchants. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing acquisition strategies, managing team performance, coaching sales representatives, and ensuring the achievement of business growth targets.RESPONSIBILITIESBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.3–5+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Merchant Acquisition, or Account Management.Minimum 1–2 years of experience leading a sales team.Experience in Fintech, Banking, Payments, FMCG, Telecom, or a fast-paced sales environment is highly preferred.Strong understanding of merchant acquisition and B2B sales cycles.Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.Excellent leadership, coaching, and team management skills.Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.Data-driven mindset with experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.REQUIREMENTSLead, coach, and motivate a team of Merchant Acquisition Executives to achieve acquisition targets.Develop and execute acquisition strategies focused on high-volume and strategic merchants.Monitor team performance and ensure achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs.Conduct regular field visits and support team members during merchant meetings and negotiations.Identify new business opportunities and market segments to accelerate merchant growth.Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.Analyze sales performance data and prepare performance reports.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success.Ensure accurate pipeline management and CRM updates.Recruit, onboard, and develop top sales talent within the team.Drive continuous improvement in acquisition processes and sales effectiveness.Maintain a strong understanding of Paymob's products, services, and competitive landscape.BENEFITSWe offer competitive compensation packages and performance-driven incentive programs.We offer a flexible hybrid work model that supports both in-office collaboration and remote productivity.We invest in continuous career coaching to support your growth and long-term development.We collaborate across borders, embracing diversity and shared success.

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Paymob is an Egyptian payments and financial services company providing payment acceptance, gateway, and merchant lending services to businesses across the MENA region. The company processes online and in-store payments for thousands of merchants across Egypt and the GCC.

What you should know

  • 350,000+ Merchant Network: Serves nearly 350,000 merchants across the MENA-P region including major brands like Uber, LG, and IKEA
  • Dominant Market Leader: Processes over 85% of digital wallet transactions in Egypt and offers more than 50 different payment methods
  • 3 Student Founders: Founded in 2015 by three entrepreneurs who started the company while studying at the American University in Cairo

How they work

  • Empower merchants — Build the operating system that lets MENA merchants accept payments and grow - merchant-first lens.
  • Move fast — Fintech in MENA is a winner-takes-most game - speed of execution is the moat.

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