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Operations · Full-time

Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent Group

Business Development Manager – Fintech

Employer not disclosed by agency

NairobiManager · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

A leading fintech company is looking for a Business Development Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya. This role suits someone with a strong network in tourism, hospitality, fintech, banking, or government sectors who can drive growth for a digital payment platform across Kenya and East Africa.

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What you will do

  • Develop and implement strategies to grow the product's presence in Kenya and East Africa.
  • Build and maintain relationships with various tourism and travel stakeholders, including hotels, tour operators, airlines, and government agencies.
  • Identify and onboard merchants within the tourism sector, ensuring successful activation.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership contracts.
  • Achieve revenue and transaction volume targets.
  • Represent the company at industry events and conduct executive presentations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support marketing and product adoption.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Tourism, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Partnerships, Fintech, Banking, Payments, Travel, Tourism, or Hospitality.
  • Experience managing enterprise accounts and strategic partnerships.
  • Strong understanding of payment ecosystems and digital commerce.
  • Preferred: MBA qualification.
  • Preferred: Established networks in tourism, travel, hospitality, airlines, fintech, banking and payments, government, merchant acquiring, or telecommunications sectors.
  • Excellent networking, negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.

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