Sales Operations Executive at Afriex

About the Role

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and execution-driven Sales Operations Executive to support our payments business.
• This role is responsible for driving the day-to-day execution of deals across the sales pipeline, ensuring opportunities move efficiently from discovery through to go-live.
• This is a non-client-facing role with no quota responsibility. The focus is on internal coordination, process execution, and follow-through partnering closely with Sales and working across Legal, Compliance, Treasury, Product, and Customer Support to remove blockers and maintain momentum.

What You’ll Do

• Support execution of deals across the pipeline, ensuring steady progress from discovery → contract → onboarding → integration → go-live
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Treasury, Product, Support) to track deliverables and timelines
• Follow up consistently to ensure no delays or missed actions across teams
• Maintain accurate tracking of deal status, updates, and next steps
• Coordinate internal onboarding requirements, including documentation, compliance checks, and approvals
• Track integration progress and support readiness for testing and go-live
• Support Sales with internal inputs such as capability materials, data requests, and documentation‍
• Monitor internal communication channels and ensure timely responses and execution

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of experience in Sales Operations, Business Operations, or similar execution-focused roles
• Experience working in payments, fintech, or a fast-paced environment is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through to completion
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Comfortable working behind the scenes to support deal execution

Nice to Have

• Exposure to onboarding, compliance, or operational processes in financial services
• Basic understanding of payments or API-based products
• Experience working with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)

What Success Looks Like

• Deals move through the pipeline without delays or gaps
• Improved speed from contract to go-live
• Strong internal coordination with minimal follow-up required from Sales
• Accurate and up-to-date pipeline tracking at all times