Senior Manager Sales, East and Eastern Africa - Visa Government Solutions

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Technology, or a related field required; MBA or relevant Masters' degree an advantage.

5 - 8 years of relevant experience in business development, enterprise sales, account management, or government solutions sales, ideally in payments, financial services, fintech, technology, or the public sector. Experience with East and/or Eastern African public sector institutions an advantage. Strong understanding of public sector institutions, procurement, and government decision-making, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and originate opportunities in complex sales environments.

Strong consultative sales, relationship management, and business case development skills, with the ability to clearly articulate the value of digital payments for both commercial and public sector outcomes.

Strong financial and commercial acumen, with excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and spoken English required; French is an advantage.

Experience with government payment programs, public finance digitization, digital disbursements, wallets, social payments, procurement payments, or related infrastructure would be an advantage, as would familiarity with how payments data, transaction insights, and digital platforms can improve decision-making and service delivery.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.