# Merchant Opening Lead at Wave

- Company: Wave
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://wave.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Banjul, The Gambia
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.wave.com/en/careers/job/6123165004?gh_jid=6123165004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/wave-merchant-opening-lead/

## About the role

We’re looking for a Merchant Opening Lead for our payments operations in The Gambia who is experienced in managing teams, executing on-field strategy for a large team, resourceful, and excited about rolling up their sleeves to work in the field. You'll be responsible for the daily operations of our field opening teams in The Gambia as we rapidly scale our business. The job entails planning and executing acquiring merchants at scale and maintaining desirable transacting rates at merchants.

## What they're looking for

- Fluent in English - this role will interact regularly with non-French speakers
- Speak both Mandinka and Wolof fluently
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience specifically managing a network, including a minimum of 2 years of experience managing field-based teams (+50 persons)
- Have strong geographical knowledge of The Gambia
- Communicate effectively and often, both in writing and in person, to the point of over-communication
- Are detail-oriented and seek to achieve excellence in everything you do

Tags: Growth Distribution and Sales