Merchant Acquisition Lead - Sharjah

About Us

Tamara is the leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region with a mission to

help people make their dreams come true by building the most customer-centric financial super-app

on earth. The company serves millions of users in the region and partners with leading global and

regional brands such as SHEIN, Jarir, noon, IKEA and Amazon, as well as small and medium

businesses.

Tamara is Saudi Arabia’s first fintech unicorn and is backed by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned

company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), SNB Capital, Checkout.com, amongst others. The

company operates from its headquarters in Riyadh, with additional regional and global support

offices.

Your Role:

We are looking for a driven Merchant Acquisition Regional Lead to join our Merchant Acquisition

team and play a key role in expanding our merchant network. In this role, you will lead and manage

a team of Merchant Acquisition Specialists, actively sign new businesses, and drive in-store growth.

This is a field-based role, requiring regular visits to potential and existing merchants. It’s perfect for

an ambitious professional who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is eager to make an

impact.

Your Responsibilities:

■ Proactive Merchant Outreach: Identify and engage with potential merchants at their physical

locations, effectively presenting our solutions and demonstrating how they add value to their

business.

■ Strategic Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with merchants,

understanding their needs and pain points to tailor our offerings and drive long-term

partnerships.

■ On-Site Demonstrations & Sales Execution: Conduct in-person product/service

demonstrations, handle objections, and convert prospects into partners through persuasive

selling.

■ Market Intelligence & Competitive Insights: Gather and report key market trends, competitor

activities, and merchant feedback to support strategic decision-making and enhance product

development, including optimizing in-store marketing materials.

■ Seamless Merchant Onboarding: Guide new merchants through the onboarding process,

ensuring a smooth transition and setting them up for long-term success with our platform.

■ Team Leadership & Performance Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Merchant

Acquisition Specialists, ensuring they meet targets, follow best practices, and continuously

improve their sales effectiveness.

Your expertise:

■ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

■ Open to fresh graduates with a passion for sales and business development.

■ A valid KSA driver’s license is required. Experience for 2+ years is preferred.■ Strong proficiency in both Arabic and English, with excellent persuasion and interpersonal

skills.

■ Ability to engage and manage relationships effectively, with familiarity in CRM tools such as

Salesforce and data analytics tools such as Tableau.

■ Highly organized with a sharp eye for detail, ensuring seamless execution of tasks.

■ A self-starter who thrives both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

■ Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive and energetic

approach.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.