Merchant Acquisition Specialist

Company Overview

Established in 2012, Waffarha is a prominent savings platform available as a website and mobile application, primarily operating in Egypt with expansion into the Gulf region. The platform is dedicated to providing exclusive deals across the MENA region and aims to transform the shopping experience by promoting wise spending and offering unmatched savings and deals.

Role Responsibilities

• Acquire new merchants for Waffarha and maintain constructive relationships to maximize profits.
• Develop and engage a network of small to medium-sized merchants, ensuring their active participation on the platform.
• Identify and initiate business opportunities with new merchants through various channels such as social media, personal connections, and direct visits.
• Evaluate discount strategies employed by merchants on competing platforms and suppliers.
• Negotiate advantageous deals tailored to customer requirements with a focus on optimizing profitability.
• Assess and validate the offers submitted by merchants.
• Confirm completeness and accuracy of all merchant documentation related to their agreements with Waffarha.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to fully understand and address merchant needs.
• Continuously refresh and update existing merchant offers to ensure relevance and competitiveness.
• Serve as an intermediary between merchants and internal teams, addressing concerns and fulfilling merchant expectations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preferred experience within the e-commerce and retail sectors specifically in the Saudi Arabian market.
• Must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in English at an upper-intermediate level.
• Possession of a valid driving license is required.
• Between one to three years of sales experience.
• Strong organizational and effective time management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities.
• Good analytical thinking and research aptitude.
• Energetic, outgoing, and dynamic personality.
• Effective networking and diligent follow-up skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Skills & Additional Information

• Ownership of a personal vehicle.
• Strong sales background and industry knowledge.
• Superior communication skills.