Company

FinTech

HeadofAccountManagement

$1200–1800k ~AI est. South Africa FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Head of Account Management. Skills: Account Management, Revenue Generation, Team Leadership. Lead, mentor, and develop the Account Management team. Set clear performance expectations”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure tracking of revenue metrics; Ensure tracking of conversion metrics; Ensure tracking of approval rates; Ensure tracking of portfolio growth metrics; Drive long-term commercial value; Drive revenue expansion; Increase transaction volumes

Industry & Context.

FinTech
Problems you'll solve

Data interpretation; Performance gap analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6+ years of experience in Account Management, Customer Success, or Business Development, 2+ years of leadership or team management experience, Understanding of payment ecosystems, merchant lifecycle, and transaction economics, Proven experience managing high-value client portfolios, Proven experience driving measurable revenue growth, Analytical skills with the ability to interpret transaction data, Identify revenue leakage or performance gaps, Excellent commercial mindset, Outstanding leadership and coaching abilities, Track record of developing talent, Track record of driving accountability, Communication and interpersonal skills, High emotional intelligence, Stakeholder management capabilities, Fluent Russian and English (B2+/C1)

Nice to Have

Preferably within fintech or payments environments

What You'll Do.

and develop the Account Management team

Set clear performance expectations

Build structured development plans

Define and own the department’s KPI and OKR

Track revenue metrics

Track conversion metrics

Track portfolio growth metrics

Build scalable onboarding programs

Build scalable hiring programs

Build scalable training programs

Manage and grow relationships with top-tier merchants

Act as a strategic advisor

Drive long-term commercial value

Lead quarterly business reviews

Identify growth opportunities

Develop strategic account plans

Drive revenue expansion

Upsell to existing clients

Cross-sell to existing clients

Increase transaction volumes

Establish Account Management strategy

Define client segmentation

Define client tiering

Establish retention frameworks

Develop revenue growth playbooks

Collaborate with Product teams

Collaborate with Sales teams

Collaborate with Finance teams

Collaborate with Legal teams

Collaborate with Integration teams

Ensure seamless client experiences

Drive continuous improvement

Provide market insights

Provide client feedback

Influence product development

Influence commercial strategy

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Collaboration with Product; Collaboration with Sales; Collaboration with Finance; Collaboration with Legal; Collaboration with Integration

Communication Scope

Stakeholder management; Client communication

Full Job Description

## Accountabilities Lead, mentor, and develop the Account Management team by setting clear performance expectations, conducting regular 1:1s, and building structured development plans. Define and own the department’s KPI and OKR framework, ensuring strong tracking of revenue, conversion, approval rates, and portfolio growth metrics. Build scalable onboarding, hiring, and training programs to support team expansion and ensure consistent performance standards. Personally manage and grow relationships with top-tier merchants, acting as a strategic advisor and driving long-term commercial value. Lead quarterly business reviews focused on performance analysis, ROI, growth opportunities, and strategic account planning. Drive revenue expansion through upselling, cross-selling, and increasing transaction volumes across the existing client portfolio. Establish Account Management strategy, including segmentation, client tiering, retention frameworks, and revenue growth playbooks. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Integration teams to ensure seamless client experiences and continuous improvement. Provide market insights and client feedback to influence product development and commercial strategy. Requirements: 6+ years of experience in Account Management, Customer Success, or Business Development, preferably within fintech or payments environments. 2+ years of leadership or team management experience, with proven ability to scale and develop high-performing teams. Strong understanding of payment ecosystems, merchant lifecycle, and transaction economics. Proven experience managing high-value client portfolios and driving measurable revenue growth. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret transaction data and identify revenue leakage or performance gaps. Excellent commercial mindset, with the ability to shift teams from reactive support to proactive revenue generation. Outstanding leadership and coaching abilities, with a track

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