Sales Associate Representative at Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to drive business growth in the cross-border payment industry. The Sales Associate Representative will identify and acquire businesses that require API-based payment solutions, focusing on selling to logistics companies, international trading firms, and cross-border businesses operating between China/Asia and Africa.

Job Summary

This role requires a strong understanding of cross-border payment flows, merchant needs, and how APIs integrate into global payment platforms. You will focus on building relationships with companies needing seamless payment integrations while achieving sales and revenue targets for the API product line.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage Chinese and Asian-focused logistics companies, merchants, and trading firms sending goods to Nigeria and 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 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
• Understanding of API-based payment solutions and integration processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling into or supporting clients in China and the broader Asian market

Location

Lagos, Nigeria