Merchant Acquisition Executive
the ENTERTAINERDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Posted March 17, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The ENTERTAINER is a leading provider of 2-for-1 offers across dining, leisure, entertainment, beauty, and hotel brands in the Middle East, transitioning from a print publication to a data-driven tech company with its award-winning app. The company's B2B division creates customizable loyalty solutions for businesses globally, offering features like marketing incentives, customer loyalty, and employee rewards to enhance the customer experience and retention.
Job Description
The Merchant Acquisition Executive will play a key role in expanding and managing the company's network of merchant partners across South Africa, identifying new opportunities, building relationships, and ensuring long-term partnerships. The role involves acquiring new merchants, strengthening existing partnerships, and managing the sales cycle, including negotiation, closure, and onboard process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in sales, merchant acquisition, or account management
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
- Experience in hospitality, lifestyle, retail, or FMCG industries is highly advantageous
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)
- Excellent communication skills in English; other local languages are an advantage
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to own transport
- Deep knowledge of the local business environment and trends in your territory