Retail

Direct Sales Agent

FMR AGENCY·Unknown, Nigeria·Full Time·Hybrid
Retailentry-levelFull TimeHybrid
-Closes Nov 9, 2026

Future Moves Recruitment Agency is a licensed full-fledged Human Resource firm with extensive expertise and experience in human Capital development and staffing. Future Moves has exceptional expertise in Talent Sourcing, learning & development, talent management, HR Outsourcing & Payrolling, HR planning & Consulting, Policy Drafting, Culture Change and Organisation Effectiveness by designing and implementing interventions which identify the core areas of development to enhance the overall growth and competitiveness of your organization.

At FMR Agency we have unique and creative solutions that meet the clients expectations not only by realizing the clients business objectives, but particularly by our strict adherence to the ethical principles of public relations, we always search for opportunities beyond the agreed communications and the business objectives, we address special needs in other to find unique and tailored solutions through creative approaches.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Direct Sales Agent

Location: Lekki, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Work Mode: Hybrid (Field-Based – 1 Day in Office Weekly) Industry: FinTech / Digital Payment Solutions

Job Overview

We are recruiting Direct Sales Agents to support customer acquisition and revenue growth within the digital payments sector.

This role is primarily field-based and requires proactive prospecting, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to consistently achieve sales targets.

Candidates must have prior experience working with OPay, PalmPay, or Moniepoint etc., with a solid understanding of merchant acquisition and digital payment solutions.

Ultimately, you will drive merchant acquisition, increase product adoption, and contribute directly to the company’s revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and engage potential business clients, including SMEs, retail stores, hospitality outlets, corporate clients, and other businesses within assigned territories.

Promote and sell digital payment solutions, including collection and payout services.

Conduct product demonstrations and clearly communicate product features and benefits to prospective merchants.

Support merchants through onboarding, KYC documentation, and account activation processes.

Achieve assigned monthly merchant acquisition and activation targets.

Maintain accurate records of daily sales activities using CRM tools or provided reporting platforms.

Provide post-onboarding support to ensure customer retention and continued product usage.

Gather and report market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitor activities to the sales leadership team.

Requirements

OND/HND/BSc in any discipline with 2–3 years’ experience in direct sales within the FinTech industry.

Previous experience working with OPay, PalmPay, or Moniepoint is mandatory.

Proven experience in merchant acquisition, field sales, and customer onboarding.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and persuasion skills.

Self-motivated, confident, and target-driven.

Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.

Good knowledge of the Lagos business landscape.

Basic digital literacy, including proficiency in smartphone applications, WhatsApp, and CRM tools.

Salary N200,000 - N250,000 monthly.

At a glance

Company

FMR AGENCY

Location

Unknown, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Hybrid

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

November 9, 2026

Created

November 2, 2026

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