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Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries - UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.\nOur EVP:\nAt Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand-because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.\nRole Summary:\nThe Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving business growth and generating sales leads for Network International. The role will focus on identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities with banks, financial institutions, fintechs, mobile money operators, governments, and key ecosystem partners.\nYou will support the management and growth of client relationships, working closely with customers, regulators, partners, and industry stakeholders to strengthen Network's position in the market. You will play a key role in generating new revenue streams, increasing market penetration, and identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities across Network International's full portfolio of payment and digital financial services solutions.\n Key Responsibilities:\nBusiness Development & Revenue Growth:\nDevelop and execute a country growth strategy for Rwanda aligned to Network International's Africa business objectives.\nIdentify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities across issuing, acquiring, processing, digital payments, value-added services, and emerging payment solutions.\nBuild and maintain a robust sales pipeline capable of delivering agreed revenue and business growth targets.\nLead end-to-end sales activities including prospecting, opportunity qualification, solution positioning, proposal development, commercial negotiations, contract closure, and deal handover.\nDrive achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.\nIdentify strategic partnerships that support market expansion and accelerate customer acquisition.\nActively pursue opportunities within banks, fintechs, telecom operators, government entities, and large corporates operating in Rwanda.\nClient & Stakeholder Management:\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers within client and prospect organizations.\nSupport the ongoing management and expansion of existing client relationships.\nCollaborate with Account Management teams to identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within Network's customer base.\nAct as a trusted advisor to customers by understanding their strategic priorities and aligning Network solutions accordingly.\nRepresent Network International at industry events, conferences, regulatory forums, and customer engagements.\nMarket Development & Regulatory Engagement:\nDevelop and maintain a strong understanding of the payments, banking, fintech, and regulatory landscape across Rwanda.\nBuild productive relationships with regulators, central banks, and key industry stakeholders.\nMonitor market developments, competitive activity, customer trends, and emerging opportunities and provide regular market intelligence to leadership.\nSupport market-entry initiatives, product launches, and strategic growth projects within the assigned territories.\nCommercial & Operational Excellence:\nPrepare compelling business cases, proposals, RFP responses, and commercial models in collaboration with internal stakeholders.\nEnsure all opportunities are accurately managed and reported within Network's CRM systems.\nCollaborate closely with Product, Solution Consulting, Finance, Legal, Risk, Operations, and Implementation teams to deliver successful customer outcomes.\nEnsure commercial agreements, pricing, and contract terms align with approved business policies and profitability objectives.\nMaintain accurate forecasting and provide regular sales performance updates to management.\nEnsure smooth transition of newly acquired customers into implementation and account management teams.\n Key Requirements:\nBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Information Technology, or related discipline.\nMBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.\nMinimum 5-8 years' experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or commercial roles within payments, banking, fintech, telecommunications, or digital financial services.\nDemonstrated experience selling complex B2B technology or financial services solutions.\nProven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding revenue and sales targets.\nExperience engaging with senior executives within banks, fintechs, and financial institutions.\nExperience working across East Africa or the Horn of Africa region is highly desirable.\nExisting networks and relationships within Rwanda banking and payments ecosystem would be advantageous.\nNetwork International is an equal opportunity employer. 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