Sales Associate Representative at Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting

About the Role

Our client in the Cross-Border Payment industry is seeking a Sales Associate Representative to drive business growth by identifying and acquiring businesses that require API-based payment solutions.

The Sales Associate Representative will focus on selling API payment solutions to logistics companies, international trading firms, and cross-border businesses operating between China/Asia and Africa. This role requires an understanding of cross-border payment flows, merchant needs, and how APIs integrate into global payment platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage Chinese and Asian-focused logistics companies, merchants, and trading firms sending goods to Nigeria/Africa
• Promote API-based payment solutions that support cross-border transactions and settlements
• Build strong relationships with companies needing seamless payment integrations into their platforms
• Conduct technical and product-level discussions with clients, supported by the internal technical team
• Maintain and grow a pipeline of high-value clients across Asia-focused markets
• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to relay client needs and improve API functionalities
• Monitor industry developments, regulatory updates, and competitor solutions in cross-border payment APIs
• Achieve sales and revenue targets for the API product line
• Prepare proposals, client documentation, and periodic sales reports
• Represent the company in international online meetings, demos, and presentations

Required Qualifications

• First degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related fields
• 2–5 years of experience in B2B sales, particularly in API sales, cross-border payments, fintech, or logistics technology
• Experience selling into or supporting clients in China and the broader Asian market (advantageous)
• Understanding of API-based integration and payment systems

Location

Lagos, Nigeria