Company Info
Large organization
101 to 150 Employees
Verto is a global B2B payments solution that helps businesses send money to anyone, anywhere. Using a purposefully built tech infrastructure and payment rails, you can instantly send and receive money in over 200 countries.
Verto is a global B2B payments solution that helps businesses send money to anyone, anywhere. Using a purposefully built tech infrastructure and payment rails, you can instantly send and receive money in over 200 countries. Today, Verto helps 1000+ customers from startups, SMEs to large corporate companies convert millions of dollars per year. Using our liquidity and price discovery marketplace solution, new customers can convert between 49 currencies, open bank account or wallets in seconds and make payments on a single platform.
Job Title: Sales Development Representative
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Department: Commercial
Job Summary
- We’re seeking a driven Sales Development Representative for our Lagos office to accelerate our growth across Nigeria and West Africa.
- As an SDR, you’ll identify and qualify business clients needing cross-border payment solutions, directly impacting Verto’s expansion.
- This is a prime opportunity for sales-driven professionals passionate about fintech’s potential in Africa.
Responsibilities
- Lead Generation: Identify Nigerian/West African SMEs and corporates in import/export who would benefit from Verto’s FX and payment solutions
- Outbound Outreach: Engage prospects through email, phone, LinkedIn, and local channels (WhatsApp, trade networks)
- Pipeline Development: Book qualified meetings for Account Executives with proper handoffs
- CRM Management: Maintain meticulous records of all prospect interactions
- Market Intelligence: Monitor Nigerian fintech trends, regulations (e.g., CBN policies), and competitor moves
- Collaboration: Work with marketing to tailor campaigns for the African business context.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related field (optional with relevant experience)
- 1-2 years in B2B sales/lead generation (fintech, banking, or B2B SaaS preferred)
- Strong understanding of Nigeria’s business landscape (import/export, FX challenges)
- Excellent English communication (Pidgin or local languages a plus)
- CRM experience (Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Resilient, target-driven mindset comfortable with rejection
- Ability to navigate corporate and informal business networks.
Nice-to-Have:
- Existing network among Nigerian importers/exporters
- Knowledge of West African trade corridors
- Passion for fintech’s role in African economic growth.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online