Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 39 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.
We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.
As a Presales Manager, you will be responsible for harmonizing the company’s product, operations, technical and commercial departments and translate these into solid business propositions. The Presales’ role is to validate the business case and service description throughout the implementation process and guide/manage the formal agreement with the client.
What you will do
- Developing and presenting sales propositions
- Preparing Business Cases and related Service Descriptions
- Preparing and maintaining sales presentations
- Coordinating and aligning with product, technical, commercial, finance and legal to prepare winning RFP/RFQ/Tenders responses
- Maintaining the CRM system for Business Development
- Participating in sales meetings and occasionally pitching at the CXO level
- Assisting in market research and competition mapping
- Proactively scoping the technical solution required to address customer requirements, assessing customers met and unmet needs, and recommending solutions that optimize value for both the customer and the company
- Securing input from all necessary solution stakeholders within the client
- Adapting solutions, as necessary, to ensure appropriate support
What you will bring
- Proven track record of at least 3-5 years’ experience in similar role, working for FinTech, Telecom/Technology or Bank’s sector
- BSc and MA/MSc in Business, Science, Engineering or Marketing. MBA will be considered as a plus
Your key attributes
- Excellent communication skills and fluent in English
- Pro-active attitude, hands-on and getting things done
- Strong problem solving and good skills in financial modelling, using Excel
- Able to perform under pressure to hit tight deadlines and deliver results in a fast-paced environment, whilst multi-tasking at various projects
- Customer focused, innovative thinking, self-starter, flexible, highly organized and a strong attention to details
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, eager, ambitious, and adaptable to change
- Excellent judgment, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel occasionally within the assigned region
Why you should apply
What we offer:
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
Optasia’s Values 🌟
#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.
Skills Required
- Proven track record of at least 3-5 years' experience in similar role
- BSc and MA/MSc in Business, Science, Engineering or Marketing
- Excellent communication skills and fluent in English
- Strong problem solving and good skills in financial modelling, using Excel
What We Do
We deliver Optasia, the AI Platform enabling financial access for the next billion customers. We are changing the world our way. Α versatile, data-driven B2B2X (business-to-business-to-customers and SMEs) financial technology platform for MNOs, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions, which provides them with accurate credit scoring for responsible financing decision-making. We support intelligent credit decisions, enable a broad range of financial services development and drive successful business models. All with ease, through our AI-led fully-automated decisioning algorithm, which allows us to efficiently make millions of decisions on financing, based on sophisticated data analysis. Thanks to our technology and network we provide powerful flywheel effects with repeatable and scalable growth levers, to help our partners grow and enable financial access to retail & SME customers across numerous markets. Operating since 2012 as Channel VAS and expanded in more than 35 countries in Africa, Middle East, Asia and LATAM with focus in emerging markets, Optasia Enabling credit decisions for an average of 116 million customers a month and had more than 980 million addressable subscribers in 2023, continuing to expand to new markets globally. Optasia has been chosen as an investment opportunity by top firms such as Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital in 2017, and Ethos, a leading South African investment company in late 2018. The company also obtained ISO 27001 Certification in late 2021. Founded as Channel VAS in 2012, we became Optasia in 2022, incorporating a brand identity that more broadly reflects our capabilities.
