Our Client, Esoko, is a technology
platform Company that aims to strengthen the connection between farmers and
markets in Africa with the use of mobile phones.
Partner Advisor
(2 Positions)
The Partner Advisor will be
responsible for working with the partner’s teams to provide services to a
diverse set of clients including government, NGO, agribusinesses and mobile network
operators, setting up in-country strategies and training visits, deployment
processes and tracking and monitoring impact of Esoko’s services.
This is a Mid – level position.
Principal Accountabilities
- Build relationships with Esoko’s partners to
grow their businesses in East Africa
- Manage reseller performance provide training,
processes and support to drive sales
- Conduct strategic consulting visits and
trainings for clients & resellers, including business plan
development, investment assistance, strategic project planning, and/or
market information system setup
- Consult with clients and partners on best MIS
implementation methods and lead deployment of Esoko's key services on the
ground
- Update and maintain partner toolkit training
programs, methodologies, rollout plans, budgets, how to guides
- Present Esoko, its services and value
propositions at conferences and events internationally
- Create a community of partners and resellers
to share ideas, challenges and lessons learnt
- Supervise and drive up selling of Esoko
solutions into key client accounts
- Provide mentoring and coaching to junior team
members
- Provide feedback on product features and their
application in various contexts and client sectors
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in (international
development, business, social sciences, Marketing or another
relevant field) Master's is preferred
- Must have at least 5 to 9 years experience (2
years in Mid level management)
- Must have a sales background preferably
in Agri-business
- Track record of strong leadership, business
development and people management skills
- Experience in training and/or consulting is a
must
- Be willing to work in an exciting startup and
travel extensively within Africa
Senior Partner Advisor
The Senior Partner Advisor will be
responsible for working with the partner’s teams to provide services to a
diverse set of clients including government, NGO, agribusinesses and mobile
network operators, setting up in-country strategies and training visits,
deployment processes and tracking and monitoring impact of Esoko’s services.
This is a Senior- level
position
Principal Accountabilities
- Build relationships with Esoko’s partners to
grow their businesses in East Africa
- Manage reseller performance provide training,
processes and support to drive sales
- Conduct strategic consulting visits and
trainings for clients & resellers, including business plan
development, investment assistance, strategic project planning, and/or
market information system setup
- Consult with clients and partners on best MIS
implementation methods and lead deployment of Esoko's key services on the
ground
- Update and maintain partner toolkit training
programs, methodologies, rollout plans, budgets, how to guides
- Present Esoko, its services and value propositions
at conferences and events internationally
- Create a community of partners and resellers
to share ideas, challenges and lessons learnt
- Supervise and drive up selling of Esoko
solutions into key client accounts
- Provide mentoring and coaching to junior team
members
- Provide feedback on product features and their
application in various contexts and client sectors
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in (international
development, business, social sciences, Marketing or another relevant
field) Master's is preferred
- Must have at least 6 to 9 years experience ( 4
years in senior level position)
- Must have a sales background preferably
in Agri-business
- Track record of strong leadership, business
development and people management skills
- Experience in training and/or consulting is a
must.
- Be willing to work in an exciting startup and
travel extensively within Africa.
East African Nationals are encouraged
to apply
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 18th November 2014 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 18th November 2014 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.