Deputy Area Manager – Payments (QR Acquiring)

About the role

Bajaj Finance Ltd. is expanding its payments portfolio into QR acquiring. The Deputy Area Manager will build the QR acquiring business from the ground up in the assigned territory, recruit and lead a field sales team, and drive merchant acquisition, QR and POS deployment, and transaction growth.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, train and motivate Field Operations Staff (FOS) to achieve productivity targets.
• Acquire new merchants and oversee QR, SB and POS/EDC deployment.
• Develop distribution channels, map coverage, and manage channel relationships.
• Drive sales, retailer payment reconciliation and store activation on a monthly basis.
• Collaborate with partners on sales promotions and ensure process rigor and controllership.

Required profile

• Graduation/MBA with 1‑4 years of experience (MBA) or 3‑6 years (graduate).
• Prior exposure to payments, FMCG or telecom prepaid sales is mandatory.
• Experience handling merchant relationships and distribution in consumer durables, digital or LSF roles is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and high energy for field work.

Required skills