Avenews provides fast and reliable financing solutions for Kenyan agribusinesses poised for growth, serving as a trusted partner to fuel expansion. The Team Leader Sales will be responsible for leading, coaching, and supervising Sales Officers to ensure daily productivity and disciplined execution while driving partner engagement and loan application quality.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and supervise Sales Officers to ensure daily productivity and disciplined execution.
Set territories, manage weekly circuits, and ensure full partner ecosystem coverage.
Drive partner commercialization through visits, activations, trainings, and ongoing engagement.
Review loan applications for completeness, quality, and compliance before submission.
Track conversion metrics, identify bottlenecks, and ensure a healthy sales pipeline.
Oversee structured field circuits aligned to value-chain activity and partner demand cycles.
Coordinate with Business Development, Marketing, and Customer Operations on partner handovers, activations, and documentation quality.
Enforce field compliance, reporting discipline, and accurate documentation.
Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports, escalating risks early.
Requirements
Diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, Agribusiness, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in field sales, preferably in fintech, microfinance, FMCG, or agribusiness.
At least 1–2 years of experience managing field teams.
Strong understanding of B2B and partner-driven environments.
Proficiency with CRMs and digital field tools; willingness to travel extensively.
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