Product Specialist
The Product Specialist – Pipeline will be responsible for selling Payment Solutions to new and existing Business Banking and Enterprise clients. The role focuses on acquiring new merchants, driving revenue growth, and switching merchant acquiring relationships from competitors. This includes building and maintaining client relationships, executing sales strategies, and ensuring exceptional customer service while adhering to compliance and risk management frameworks.]
Job Overview:
- Job Title: Product Specialist – Pipeline
- Company: Absa Bank Limited
- Location: Bethlehem, Free State
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025
- Job Requisition ID: R-15980092
Company Overview
With over 100 years of rich history, Absa Bank Limited is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, offering local expertise with a regional and international footprint. Guided by the purpose “Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time,” Absa is committed to driving inclusive growth, customer-centric innovation, and digital transformation across the continent. The bank fosters a diverse, collaborative, and performance-driven culture that empowers employees to shape Africa’s financial future.
Key Responsibilities
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Identify, engage, and acquire new merchants and business clients.
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Drive sales growth and meet turnover and revenue targets.
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Build and manage professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
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Negotiate pricing, finalize merchant agreements, and oversee onboarding.
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Collaborate with Business Banking teams to execute regional sales plans.
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Monitor market trends, analyze sales data, and recommend growth strategies.
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Deliver superior customer service and resolve client concerns effectively.
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Ensure full compliance with Absa’s risk and control standards.
Qualifications and Experience
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, Sales, or Business Management (NQF Level 7 preferred).
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a client-facing role within the commercial or financial industry.
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3 years’ relationship management experience in financial services (preferred).
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Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required (regular travel).
Knowledge and Skills
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Commercial and sales management
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Customer relationship management
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Negotiation and retention strategies
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Risk and compliance management
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Analytical and entrepreneurial thinking
Competencies
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Decisive and action-oriented
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Strong networking and relationship-building skills
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Innovative and adaptable
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Persuasive and influential communicator
Benefits
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Competitive salary package
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Opportunities for career growth within one of Africa’s leading banks
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Inclusive and supportive work environment aligned with Absa’s Employment Equity Strategy
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply online through the Absa Careers Portal before 31 October 2025.
Preference will be given to South African citizens and permanent residents in accordance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998.