JOB DETAILS:
Recognized twice by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing company (2022 and 2023) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 , we've served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa. At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Job Purpose
The role holder is to recruit, train, coach & manage a team of up to 15 Direct Sales Representatives to meet sales targets of M-KOPA products.

The role will involve detailed advanced planning to generate local networks to enable you to deliver current and future sales. The majority of your time will be coaching and working with the DSRs in the field combined with strengthening local networks of customers, while fostering team spirit amongst the DSRs. You will also assist with the resolution of customer needs as they arise.

M-KOPA is looking to hire a Sales Executive to manage all sales activities within this territory.

Responsibilities
• Monitor and deliver set sales targets within the designated territory.
• Achieve and surpass sales targets of M-KOPA products by developing local networks.
• Uphold the brand values of M-KOPA, including ensuring the M-KOPA retail point standard and guidelines are adhered to.
• Recruit, train, coach, mentor & supervise a field-based team of Direct Sales Representatives (DSR) to meet the set targets in line with M-KOPA business goals.
• Keenly monitor and evaluate the performance of DSRs to meet the performance standards.
• Manage DSR inventory and resolve audit recommendations in line with M-KOPA audit resolution guidelines.
• Design Sales and Marketing Strategy for the team to ensure Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly sales targets are reached.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of Marketing campaigns.
• Report writing

Requirements
• B.Sc. or a Higher National Diploma Holder in any related field
• 2 years of Sales experience in FinTech Microfinance, Insurance, Telecommunications, Mobile-Money, FMCG, or other products/services in Nigeria.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Planning, Organization, and Conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent Presentation, Communication, Coaching, and People Skills
• Great at leading a wide array of people to perform.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Should have a process-oriented mindset.