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TamaraMerchant Acquisition Specialist
Tamara, a fintech platform active in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf, is hiring a full-time Merchant Acquisition Specialist for its In-store Operations team. The role…
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Tamara, a fintech platform active in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf, is hiring a full-time Merchant Acquisition Specialist for its In-store Operations team. The role is on-site and takes place at partner stores, where the specialist visits new and existing merchants to sign new businesses and check how Tamara's in-store marketing is displayed. The posting describes the setting as a dynamic start-up environment suited to someone eager to learn…
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Tamara, a fintech platform active in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf, is hiring a full-time Merchant Acquisition Specialist for its In-store Operations team. The role is on-site and takes place at partner stores, where the specialist visits new and existing merchants to sign new businesses and check how Tamara's in-store marketing is displayed. The posting describes the setting as a dynamic start-up environment suited to someone eager to learn and grow.
Core work includes approaching potential merchants in their physical locations and explaining the benefits of partnering with Tamara. The specialist builds lasting relationships by understanding each merchant's needs and challenges, runs in-person demonstrations, and answers merchant objections so new partnerships can be signed.
The specialist also gathers market intelligence, including competitor activity and merchant feedback, and reports it so the company can refine its strategy and products. Once a merchant is interested, the specialist walks them through sign-up and setup so the partnership starts smoothly.
The posting asks for prior internship or co-op work in sales or business development. Total experience should be no more than two years. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, organization, attention to detail and discretion with confidential information are expected. Microsoft Office skills are required, knowledge of CRM tools would be an advantage, and a valid KSA driver's license is a must.
Responsibilities
- Seek out prospective merchants at their storefronts and introduce Tamara's services and partnership benefits.
- Build and maintain relationships with merchants by understanding their needs and challenges.
- Run in-person product demonstrations and address merchant concerns.
- Gather market insight, competitor activity and merchant feedback for reporting.
- Check the visibility of in-store marketing materials at partner locations.
- Guide interested merchants through application and onboarding.
- Help create a smooth start to long-term partnerships.
Requirements
- Internship or co-op background in sales or business development; overall experience capped at two years.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with merchants and internal stakeholders.
- Good organizing ability and careful attention to detail.
- Discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
- Valid KSA driver's license.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of CRM tools.
- Interest in growing within the BNPL sector.
- Able to adjust and stay steady in a rapidly expanding, quick-moving sector.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the role based?
The posting does not name a city. It describes on-site visits to new and existing merchants at partner stores.
What license is required?
A valid KSA driver's license is required.
What experience is required?
Candidates should have interned or done co-op work in sales or business development and have at most two years of experience.
Is a salary stated?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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