National Growth Lead - Agent Networks

Overview

A vacancy exists for a National Growth Lead within Kazang-Merchant in Cape Town, WC
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The National Growth Lead is responsible for managing the Lesaka Merchant Community teams  third-party distribution channel nationally, including agent partners and wholesale distributors. Working with regional sales teams to maximize growth of third-party channels. Building and owning the implementation of strategy to grow new and strengthen existing third-party distribution partnerships.

• Ultimate responsibility for growing and optimizing Lesaka Agent base.
• Problem solving challenges faced by third-party distribution partners through internal processes.
• Working with Lesaka regional sales structures to maximise retention on Agent devices.

• Matric
• 5+ years’ experience in managing sales teams and/or account management in FMCG/Liquor industry.
• Experience in the peri-urban/rural ‘informal’ economy is a plus.

• Microsoft Office

• High-growth mindset and self-motivated
• Strong people management skills
• Well networked within ‘informal’ business value chains particularly large wholesalers and FMCG suppliers (or ability to rapidly grow network)
• Strong communication skills
• Target-driven