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Sales Associate SMB

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Cape Town, South Africa

About the Role

At Step, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Financial Services space, Empowering Gen Z to take control of money and their future.

As an Associate Director (SMB) you will be part of the Small Medium Business sales organization in NIQ and will collaborate with the respective market Sales Team to generate revenue for the products you assigned for Small and Medium Clients in your respective market. To be successful in this role, you need to have a proven track sales record. You will be a team player that has a strong bias for action, and an ability to ‘find a way’ to overcome barriers and challenges. As we are a global organization, you will build networks, and work on assignments and opportunities across borders, which will require strong written and verbal communication skills. Existing/Previous knowledge and exposure to NIQ retail measurement data will be a plus.

Want to learn more about what it's like to work at Step? View our full profile.

Requirements

  • Proven sales record
  • Ability to build and execute sales strategy and plan
  • Accountability for sales operations, such as forecast and pipeline management
  • Team player with the ability to collaborate with peers
  • Ability to contribute to the management team of NIQ
  • Responsible for listening to, discovering, and understanding client needs
  • Identify sales opportunities by leveraging NIQ’s unique value proposition
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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Step

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Step's workplace

Step is a modern financial and lifestyle platform built for Gen Z and the economy they’re inheriting. Designed to meet the needs of a generation redefining work, money, and success, Step goes beyond banking—building community, culture, and confidence around financial growth. With over 6 million users, Step is more than a company—it’s a movement empowering the next generation to take control of their money and their future.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Step's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Step is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Community & Culture, Professional Development. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Relentless Bias Toward Action and Deep User Empathy and Mission-Driven Authenticity.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Financial Empowerment Through Education and Genuine Community & Belonging.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2025.

Step currently has 25 open positions. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/step/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Step's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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