Job Title:  Merchant Acquisition Executive [i-Ready]

Job Summary

This vacancy is open only for i-Ready applicants. Please ensure you are enrolled to the i-Ready Apprenticeship Programme with Pusat Pekerjaan Brunei (JobCentre Brunei).

As a Merchant Acquisition Executive in the iReady program you’ll learn the ins and outs of identifying, onboarding, and nurturing merchant partnerships while working closely with experienced professionals. This is your opportunity to develop key skills in sales, negotiation, and relationship management in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in merchant acquisition and onboarding.
• Sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Exposure to market research and strategy development.
• Understanding of payment solutions and financial processes.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Merchant Acquisition: Learn how to identify, approach, and onboard new merchants to expand the company’s merchant network.
• Market Research: Conduct research to understand market trends, merchant needs, and business challenges.
• Sales Strategy: Support the development and execution of effective sales strategies to meet acquisition goals.
• Relationship Building: Build strong connections with merchants and gain insights into fostering long-term business partnerships.
• Negotiation Skills: Observe and participate in contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and agreement structuring.
• Onboarding Process: Assist in onboarding new merchants, including integrating payment solutions and ensuring a smooth transition.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product, and customer support teams to deliver seamless services to merchants.
• Performance Tracking: Learn how to track acquisition metrics and contribute to reporting insights for continuous improvement.
• Compliance & Policies: Gain an understanding of regulatory requirements and company policies related to merchant agreements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills and a willingness to develop negotiation techniques.
• A goal-driven mindset, eager to learn how to achieve sales targets.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with different stakeholders.
• A curious and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• A self-motivated attitude, with the ability to adapt and learn quickly.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment, contributing directly to company goals.
• An interest in fintech, payments, or digital commerce (experience is a bonus but not required!).
• A keen interest in understanding merchant needs and how to offer effective solutions.
• A strategic mindset, open to learning about acquisition strategies.
• The ability to stay organized and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in contracts and onboarding.

Relevant Experiences & Qualifications

• Recently completed an HND or bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, or a related field.
• An interest in sales, business development, fintech, or e-commerce - previous experience is a plus but not required!
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop skills in merchant acquisition.

Closing Date

• Thursday 27th February 2025, 5pm