WHAT WE DO We build innovative fintech products to help SMEs make cash flow. From instant access to funding to all-in-one business banking accounts and cutting-edge financial analysis tools, we're on it! Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their business better, faster, simpler, Lula, so they can spend more time doing what they love. Speaking of love, we’re looking for Lulas who love to make a difference to join our team and change the game. OVERALL PURPOSE The purpose of this role is to help Lula find its next wave of growth, whether through new partners, products, or markets. We have spent the last 11 years helping SMEs in South Africa solve their cash flow problems. This role is about finding that next frontier of growth to continue scaling Lula at the 100% year-on-year growth rates it’s used to. Responsibilities will include: Opportunity Identification & Prioritisation Continuously scan for new markets, segments, and partnership opportunities Build and maintain a clear pipeline of opportunities (not just deals, but ideas) Develop hypotheses on where growth will come from and pressure-test them Size opportunities (market, revenue potential, complexity) and prioritise ruthlessly Partner Sourcing & Deal Execution Identify, approach, and engage high-potential partners Lead end-to-end deal process: outreach → pitching → negotiation → close Structure commercial terms that drive meaningful revenue (not just logos) Work through legal, risk, and product constraints to get deals over the line New Initiatives (Markets / Products / Channels) Lead discovery and early-stage validation of new growth bets Run pilots and MVP launches with partners or internally Translate ambiguous ideas into concrete execution plans Kill weak ideas quickly; double down on what shows traction Partner & Channel Performance Management Own performance of key partnerships and channels Track metrics (volume, revenue, CAC, conversion, etc.) and identify gaps Work with partners to optimise performance—not just maintain relationships Intervene quickly when something underperforms Cross-functional Leadership Work closely with product, credit, risk, and operations to launch and scale initiatives Act as the bridge between external opportunity and internal execution Push internal teams when needed—don’t accept slow or vague responses Ensure deals actually get implemented and don’t stall post-signature Commercial & Strategic Input Contribute to overall growth strategy and planning cycles Build business cases for new initiatives and present to leadership Provide regular insight on market trends, competitor moves, and partner landscape Challenge existing assumptions and surface new angles Reporting & Accountability Own a clear set of growth / revenue targets Report on pipeline, deal progress, and performance of initiatives Maintain a tight feedback loop between strategy and results Be accountable for outcomes, not activity THE COMPETENCIES WE’RE AFTER Commercial judgment Structured problem solving Deal-making ability Execution bias Partner management Communication Data fluency THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR 5+ years in: Business development / partnerships Strategy / consulting Venture / startup growth roles Product roles with commercial ownership Proven track record Launching new initiatives (markets, products, channels) Closing and scaling partnerships Owning a revenue or growth metric Industry exposure SME lending / fintech / financial services Or adjacent ecosystems (payments, marketplaces, platforms) #J-18808-Ljbffr