WHAT WE DO
We're Lula. 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.
WHY WE DO IT
We care about our family, our work, our community, our country.
We're passionate about EMPOWERING EVERY SME TO SUCCEED.
And to do it, we're BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FINTECH PRODUCTS TO HELP SMES MAKE CASH FLOW.
Why? Because the more businesses that succeed, the more jobs, money, and opportunities for all South Africans - including Y.O.U.
So get curious.
Rise to the challenge.
Don't settle for average.
Shoot for amazing.
We're here to change the game, the norm, the world,
Because when we change something for the better, we change ourselves too.
You are.
We are.
Lula
OUR VALUES
Collaborative - we're a clan and work together as a team, always towards a common goal
Committed - we're accountable and follow through no matter the challenge
Curious - we look for better ways to do things and make a positive difference
Connected - we stay close to, learn from and look to understand each other and our customers
Compassionate - we go out of our way to care about our colleagues, our customers and our community
OVERALL PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is to support the Business Development Partnerships team with the strategic and operational tasks required to successfully support our partners. We are looking for a highly motivated individual that will work across internal departments and engage with external stakeholders to build trust, solve problems and acquire customers.
Responsibilities will include:
Running day-to-day operational activities for Lula's partner productsManaging the relationships with Lula partners to drive strategic alignment and effective execution, ensuring maximum value to them and the SMEs in their networkWork with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and other team leads to identify impactful product opportunities and prioritise effortsBlending qualitative and quantitative data to drive data-led decision making with key stakeholdersAssisting our partners with their marketing, content and product positioning initiatives to increase distribution and conversionUnderstanding and optimising end-to-end product flow (from integration to daily delivery), and how this relates to our commercial agreements and SLAsAssisting with the project management of partner initiatives across the business
THE COMPETENCIES WE'RE AFTER
Can-do attitude and the ability to get stuff doneExcellent attention to detailAbility to multitask and adapt in a scale-up environmentExcellent communication and negotiation skillsStrategic mindset, clear thinkerGrowth mindsetAbility to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levelsSelf-starter/proactive with solid business acumenTop-notch problem-solver who values curiosity
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business, Marketing) or equivalent Minimum 5 years' B2B commercial experienceExcellent communication and relationship building skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform, and influence outcomes.Sales & marketing experience - you understand the conversion funnel end-to-end with a view to optimise and guide strategy Tech/product management experience - we don't need you to code, but you should at least know what an API is and understand the product life cycleDemonstrable comfort with ambiguity and relish the challenge of solving complex problemsFinance industry experience advantageousMarketing experience would be an advantageStrong analytical and business background Display a passion for coaching and developing others through people leadership
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