Head, Field Marketing & Merchant Acquisition at a Microfinance Bank – Ikeja

A microfinance bank is recruiting a Head of Field Marketing and Merchant Acquisition in Ikeja, Lagos, through Inguest Global Partners Limited. The full-time role leads field sales, merchant onboarding, POS deployment and transaction growth.

Key responsibilities

• Create and deliver field marketing plans that expand merchant acquisition, market reach and revenue.
• Identify prospective commercial areas and implement campaigns promoting the bank’s POS and payment solutions.
• Manage merchant registration, onboarding and activation across retail, hospitality, healthcare and other business sectors.
• Increase POS terminal placement and usage, monitor transaction volumes and strengthen relationships with valuable merchants.
• Recruit, coach and supervise field sales officers, executives, supervisors and team leaders; set measurable performance targets.
• Maintain merchant satisfaction, resolve operational issues and pursue appropriate cross-selling and retention opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business, Marketing, Banking and Finance, Economics, Sales Management or a related area.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant sales, marketing, business development or merchant-acquisition experience, with the stated target range of seven to ten years.
• Substantial experience in banking, microfinance, fintech, payment services or a related financial services organisation.
• Hands-on expertise in POS deployment, merchant onboarding and electronic payments.
• Experience as a Head of Merchant Acquisition, Head of Field Sales or Head of Agency Banking is a stated eligibility condition.

Remuneration and benefits

• Monthly salary of ₦750,000–₦950,000.
• HMO cover, pension and allowances.