[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Visa jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/visa/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Visa · Addis Ababa, ET, Ethiopia # Director, Business Development Addis Ababa, ET, Ethiopia Director Sales Listed on Visa’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Visa’s careers site →](https://visa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Visa/job/ET---Addis-Ababa-Ethiopia/Director--Business-Development_REF087778W) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Visa](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/visa/) / Director, Business Development ## Job description ### About Us Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. ### Job Description What a Director, Business Development does at Visa: Lead Strategic Growth: Own and grow Visa’s business with key clients in Ethiopia, driving revenue and market share through strong relationship management and consultative selling. ### Shape Market Strategy Develop and execute short- and long-term plans aligned with Visa’s Ethiopia strategy to accelerate digital payments adoption. ### Drive Innovation Champion Visa’s new payment technologies and solutions, articulating their commercial value to clients and enabling them to win in an evolving ecosystem. ### Identify Opportunities Analyze client portfolios and market trends to uncover new business opportunities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions. ### Influence Industry Direction Stay ahead of local and global payment trends, advising clients on best practices and positioning Visa as a trusted partner. ### Mentor and Inspire Foster a high-performance culture within the team, coaching and developing talent to achieve ambitious goals. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. ### Basic Qualifications 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD ### Preferred Qualifications 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience What you will need: - 12+ years of proven experience in business development, sales, or relationship management within payments, financial services, or banking. - Strong track record of delivering revenue growth and managing strategic client relationships. - Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing teams in a matrixed organization. - Ability to navigate complex environments, influence senior stakeholders, and lead change. - Deep understanding of South Africa’s payments landscape, regulatory environment, and emerging trends. ### What will also help - Digital curiosity and a passion for innovation. - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. - Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments. - Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Visa is an EEO Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Addis Ababa, ET, Ethiopia[Apply on Visa’s careers site →](https://visa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Visa/job/ET---Addis-Ababa-Ethiopia/Director--Business-Development_REF087778W) ## More jobs at Visa ### [Senior Director Business Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/visa/jobs/782c0ef22a79fea62cc9/) Addis Ababa, ET, Ethiopia ### [Senior Manager Sales, East and Eastern Africa - Visa Government Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/visa/jobs/7e942dee0741eb126a31/) Addis Ababa, ET, Ethiopia ### [Head of Risk, Eastern Africa](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/visa/jobs/5831d0a5dc553079148f/) Addis Ababa, ET, Ethiopia ### [Office Manager & Executive Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/visa/jobs/d01077cc0f6d3e889847/) Addis Ababa, ET, Ethiopia ### [Senior Consultant - Implementation, Client Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/visa/jobs/bd0a1793869f8d60a93c/) Addis Ababa, ET, Ethiopia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Business Development Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/026a3a32a29416e4cf9b/) Safran ### [operations business development associate director nea](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/efdd221689cdfe64b3f9/) Richemont ### [Business Development Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arrow-electronics/jobs/72d61bb2ba6dea35d6ea/) Arrow Electronics · Germany - Remote, Germany ### [New Business Development Director - Financial Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/b85591ca18de260ffb38/) Accenture ### [Director, AI Memory Business Development & Ecosystem Strategy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/d0a9c7342d4fb7d5c713/) Sandisk OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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