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, were 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.
Were passionate about EMPOWERING EVERY SME TO SUCCEED.
And to do it, were 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.
Dont settle for average.
Shoot for amazing.
Were 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 - were a clan and work together as a team, always towards a common goal
- Committed - were 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
Were looking for someone eager to join Lula and build and develop a world-class partnership ecosystem. The opportunity is focused on new external partners onto Lulas platform and supporting them in the best way possible. There is tremendous synergy between what Lula is looking to achieve and what partners from all industries, who have business networks looking to access growth funding and free up cash flow, are looking to achieve. We are looking for a dynamic self-starter who is exceptionally task-driven with a proven track record of excellent multitasking and administrative skills to help MAKE CASH FLOW.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting partners with successfully referring clients to Lulas various products over a guided onboarding process
- Nurturing partnerships beyond launch, until they have been activated in referring qualified customers consistently to be strategically managed
- Effectively respond to high volumes of incoming affiliate linked new business funding applications from new customers in a timely manner
- Accurately analyse and interpret business funding applications from new clients.
- Consistently excel in meeting business and individual targets
- Provide comprehensive reporting on your sales pipeline
- Alongside the handling of incoming applications, timelessly manage other tasks that are essential to delivering the highest level of customer service
- Good attention to detail
- Task and target-driven
- Adaptable and comfortable with a fast-paced environment
- Team-player
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm, go-getter, can-do attitude
- Self-starter and ability to work independently
- Problem-solver
- Bachelors degree in a relevant or related field (or equivalent)
- 2+ years experience in any form of sales/partnership role (experience within a financial services sales environment beneficial)
- Mutlitasker of note with exceptional administrative skills (Proven track record a must)
- Exceptional communication & sales skills - listening to and interpreting customer problems/needs, thorough knowledge of the product one is selling and its benefits
- Target-driven, ability to work under high levels of pressure with a track record of consistently excelling in meeting sales targets
- High level of understanding of financial statements, business/supplier contracts, SARS e-filing for business, payment gateways and accounting software (Advantageous)
- Strong administrative skills
- Previous work experience in a startup (Desirable)