Duma Works is recruiting a Group Coordinator for our client; a
start-up dedicated to delivering life improving products to the under-served
through the creation of accessibility and affordability.
Location: Webuye, Bungoma
About the role: Group Coordinators are at the heart of our business model and deliver our products and services to our clients.
Location: Webuye, Bungoma
About the role: Group Coordinators are at the heart of our business model and deliver our products and services to our clients.
Equipped with our unique
sales process, the hires will organize and run mobilization meetings with
interested clients, follow up on sales leads, complete sales, which includes
delivery of products and signing our contracts, as well as deal with delinquent
customers and warranty cases.
Most importantly, they build
lasting relationships with our women leaders in these groups who recruit our
clients within their own social networks.
The hires will work in a small team based out of Webuye, Bungoma, and report to the hub manager there. In addition, this is an opportunity to be part of a growing start-up with big ambitions and a dedicated team.
The hires will work in a small team based out of Webuye, Bungoma, and report to the hub manager there. In addition, this is an opportunity to be part of a growing start-up with big ambitions and a dedicated team.
Key Activities
- Identify and
develop groups of clients and group leaders in rural areas of Bungoma and
Kakamega Counties
- Manage our
unique sales process from start to finish, including contract signing,
customer education, data entry at the PC and after-sales/warranty services
- Coach group
leaders in building their sales and group management skills and develop
lasting relationships beyond their initial purchase
- Manage
delinquent groups and clients through strict follow up and repossessions
where necessary
- Identify target
audiences to grow your sales network and analyse and identify business
growth opportunities
Requirements
- Entry level
position with limited work experience required and intensive on the job
training
- Strong and
proven interest in rural development and making a difference for the less
well-off in this country, as well as excellent relationship building
skills a must
- Self-driven,
highly organised and able to operate independently towards set targets
- Rural work
experience with MFIs, co-operatives, NGOs or as teachers recommended.
However, no previous sales experience is required but considered an
advantage
- Higher
Education Diploma or BSc. in a relevant field
- Willingness to
live and work in Webuye, Bungoma County
- Excellent
English and Swahili required, knowledge of Bukusu a strong advantage
Cover Letter and detailed CV are to be sent by email to apply@dumaworks.com marking the subject as “2428”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 2428 Barack Obama, +2547xxxxxxxx. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.
Deadline for receiving applications: 30th September 2016
N.B.* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test. If you have any issues with the process, please reach out to +254702093793.
If you apply and don’t meet these minimum qualifications, we won’t be able to forward your application to the employer.