Key Account Manager

Absa Bank Limited

Sandton, South Africa
Not specified (assumed hybrid based on industry norms).
5+ years experience in payments or merchant acquiring
Proven track record managing complex corporate clients
Deep knowledge of card scheme compliance and regulations
Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Corporate Key Account Manager to oversee payment acceptance solutions for strategic corporate clients. This role involves managing client relationships, driving sales growth, and ensuring operational excellence while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements

Job Summary

  • The Corporate Key Account Manager is responsible for driving growth, profitability, and retention of merchant acquiring solutions across strategic corporate clients.
  • This role acts as the primary commercial point of contact, managing the end-to-end sales pipeline while ensuring adherence to card scheme and regulatory requirements.
  • The successful candidate will partner closely with Corporate Bankers to embed payment acceptance into broader client strategies and position the bank as a trusted long-term partner.

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Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Corporate Key Account Manager to oversee payment acceptance solutions for strategic corporate clients. This role involves managing client relationships, driving sales growth, and ensuring operational excellence while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years experience in payments or merchant acquiring
  • Proven track record managing complex corporate clients
  • Deep knowledge of card scheme compliance and regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working in a matrixed organizational environment
  • Strong ability to drive digital payment solution adoption
  • Excellent stakeholder management with senior finance leaders

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Commerce, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in payments, merchant acquiring, or corporate banking
  • Professional qualifications in Business, Commerce, and Management Studies

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