Direct Sales Manager - Financial Service- Vacancy

Our client, a Business Strategy Consultancy is in need of a Direct Sales Manager for its Universal Financial Service Agent Brand
 

Direct Sales Manager
 

The suitable candidate should have managed direct sales in a financial service setting – and would prefer a candidate from the Insurance and or banking service. 

The candidate deliverables will include managing a team of Direct sales representative to activate and bring in retail sales which include both individuals and small businesses that could benefit from our clients banking services. 

The candidate must be aggressive, have high energy and have a good knowledge of performance management tools to manage the DSR's under him/her. 

They will be required to grow with their team transaction volumes in each of the outlets in Nairobi and the outskirts. 

The Direct Sales manager position can grow into a Head of Retail position and will report to the Head of Retail 

Responsibilities include: 

• Drive direct sales and revenues 
• Develop the Direct Marketing Strategies 
• Develop a direct customer database 
• Plan and execute activations (offline and online where applicable) 
• Manage and lead direct sales team 

Key Performance Indicators 

• Achievement and exceeding of sales and revenue targets
• Increased brand visibility 
• A big data base of clients 
• Level of success of activations done 
• A motivated and high performing sales team 

Technical Qualifications 

• A first degree ideally in a business related field 
• At least 4 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing in a managerial position, preferably in a financial setting coupled with demonstrated leadership capability. 
• Experience in setting of revenue and sales targets, and the management of the same must be demonstrated 
• Professional qualification in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage
• Strong Computer skills 
• Good knowledge of financial sector products & services. 

Disposition 

• Strong business acumen 
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team 
• Strong entrepreneurial skills 
• Ability to understand issues from a customers perspective
• Innovative solutions provider

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to: resume@interviewupconsulting.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.