Merchant Acquisition Specialist

About Us

Tamara is a prominent fintech platform operating in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, committed to empowering individuals to achieve their dreams. With a focus on simplicity, trust, and accessibility, Tamara serves over 25 million customers and partners with more than 130,000 merchants across retail, travel, education, healthcare, and more. The company is supported by Sanabil Investments, a division of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with SNB Capital and other investors.

Role Overview

The Merchant Acquisition Specialist will join the In-store Operations team, focusing on securing new merchant partnerships and inspecting in-store marketing efforts at Tamara’s partner outlets. This role requires active fieldwork, including visiting current and potential merchant locations. It suits a proactive and enthusiastic individual eager to develop in a dynamic startup setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage potential merchants at their physical store locations, introducing Tamara’s services and illustrating partnership advantages.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with merchants by understanding their specific needs and challenges, tailoring solutions accordingly.
• Perform in-person product or service demonstrations and manage merchant inquiries to close new partnerships.
• Gather and communicate market intelligence, including competitor activity, merchant feedback, and in-store marketing visibility, to support strategic and product decisions.
• Assist interested merchants throughout the application and onboarding stages to ensure a seamless integration and foster enduring relationships.

Candidate Profile

• Possess internship or cooperative training experience in sales or business development, with no more than two years of professional experience.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills suitable for engaging merchants and collaborating internally.
• Exhibit strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Handle confidential information responsibly and maintain discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with CRM platforms is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Self-driven, target-focused, and motivated to learn and grow within the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry.
• Flexible and resilient, capable of performing well in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling sector.
• A cooperative team member who takes initiative and maintains a positive workplace demeanor.
• Must hold a valid Saudi Arabia driver’s license.