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About the Role:

We are seeking a results-driven Sales Manager with deep expertise in high-risk payments to drive revenue growth, acquire strategic merchant accounts, and build long-term

partnerships in challenging verticals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-risk merchant acquiring, PSP (Payment Service Provider) environments, cross-border transactions, and compliance-sensitive industries. You will play a critical role in expanding our footprint among high-risk sectors such as gaming, crypto, forex, adult, nutraceuticals, and other complex verticals, while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development & Sales-

- Identify, engage, and close new merchant opportunities in high-risk sectors.

- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking, and industry events.

- Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing structures to optimize profitability and risk exposure.

• Client Relationship Management-

- Serve as the primary point of contact for key merchants, and referral partners.

- Collaborate with account management and underwriting teams to onboard and maintain merchants efficiently.

- Maintain strong client satisfaction and retention rates through ongoing relationship management.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration-

- Work closely with compliance, risk, and underwriting teams to align on acceptable merchant profiles.

- Coordinate with operations and product teams to tailor payment solutions that meet unique client needs.

• Sales Reporting & Forecasting-

- Track and report KPIs, pipeline health, and revenue forecasts to management.

- Contribute to strategic planning and market expansion initiatives.

• 5+ years of sales experience in payments, fintech, or merchant acquiring, preferably in high-risk or cross-border environments.

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

• Deep understanding of high-risk merchant categories, chargeback management, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks.

• Familiarity with payment gateways, processing platforms, stablecoin and alternative payment methods.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience using CRM tools and sales analytics platforms. Preferred Attributes

• Network of contacts within high-risk verticals and industry associations.

• Experience with crypto, gaming, adult, forex, or nutraceutical merchants.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

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