Sales Associate Representative at Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting

Description

• Our client in the Cross-Border Payment industry is seeking a Sales Associate Representative to drive business growth by identifying and acquiring businesses that require API-based payment solutions.

Job Summary

• The Sales Associate Representative will focus on selling API payment solutions to logistics companies, international trading firms, and cross-border businesses operating between China/Asia and Africa.
• This role requires an understanding of cross-border payment flows, merchant needs, and how APIs integrate into global payment platforms such as PayChina and similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage Chinese and Asian focused logistics companies, merchants, and trading firms sending goods to Nigeria/Africa.
• Promote API based payment solutions that support cross-border transactions and settlements.
• Build strong relationships with companies needing seamless payment integrations into their platforms.
• Conduct technical and product level discussions with clients, supported by the internal technical team.
• Maintain and grow a pipeline of high value clients across Asia focused markets.
• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to relay client needs and improve API functionalities.
• Monitor industry developments, regulatory updates, and competitor solutions in cross-border payment APIs.
• Achieve sales and revenue targets for the API product line.
• Prepare proposals, client documentation, and periodic sales reports.
• Represent the company in international online meetings, demos, and presentations.

Requirements

• First degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related fields
• 2 - 5 years of experience in B2B sales, especially in API sales, cross-border payments, fintech, or logistics technology.
• Experience selling into or supporting clients in China and the broader Asian market is an added advantage.
• Understanding of API-based integrations and cross-border payment systems.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in simple business language.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship building skills.
• Proactive, Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to work independently.