At a glance
- Closing date
- 20 January 2027 (90 days left)
- Where
- Nairobi, Kenya
- How to apply
- On brightermonday.co.ke, where the employer takes applications.
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- 396 other open Sales & Business Development roles on the Kenya board right now.
Role Overview
The Sales Manager is responsible for
driving sales growth and expanding the company's logbook lending portfolio
across all branches. The role provides strategic leadership to the sales
function by developing and executing sales strategies, leading high-performing
teams, and ensuring the achievement of business targets. Working closely with
Branch Managers and other departments, the Sales Manager monitors product
performance, identifies market opportunities, strengthens customer
relationships, and ensures operational excellence while maintaining a healthy
loan portfolio and delivering exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sales
Leadership & Business Growth
Develop
and execute sales strategies to achieve organizational and branch sales targets.
Drive
sustainable growth of the logbook lending portfolio by identifying new business
opportunities and expanding the customer base.
Ensure
all branches consistently achieve monthly sales, disbursement, and productivity
targets.
Build
and maintain strong relationships with clients, business partners, referral
networks, and key stakeholders to generate quality business.
Champion
a customer-centric sales culture that delivers exceptional service throughout
the customer journey.
2. Field Sales & Business Development
Lead
and participate in field sales activities to drive business growth across all
branch networks.
Plan,
coordinate, and attend marketing activations, roadshows, exhibitions, and
community outreach initiatives that generate quality leads and increase brand
visibility.
Conduct
regular branch visits to engage Branch Managers, Sales Team Leaders, and Sales
Executives, providing hands-on support to improve sales performance.
Identify
new markets, strategic partnerships, and local business opportunities that
support portfolio growth.
Work
alongside branch teams during key campaigns and activations to ensure
successful execution and achievement of business objectives.
Gather
customer and market intelligence from the field and recommend strategies to
improve competitiveness and product uptake.
3. Team Leadership & Performance
Management
Recruit,
train, mentor, and manage Branch Managers, Sales Team Leaders, and Sales
Executives to build high-performing sales teams.
Set
individual, team, and branch sales targets and monitor performance against
agreed KPIs.
Conduct
regular sales reviews, branch performance meetings, and coaching sessions to
drive continuous improvement.
Identify
skill gaps within the sales teams and implement structured training and
development programs.
Foster
a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and results.
4. Product Performance & Market
Development
Drive
the growth and performance of the logbook lending product across all branches.
Monitor
market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities to identify
opportunities for product enhancement and market expansion.
Work
closely with Branch Managers to improve product penetration, customer
experience, and portfolio quality.
Support
the implementation of product campaigns, pricing initiatives, and sales
programs that strengthen business performance.
5. Operational Excellence & Risk
Management
Ensure
all sales operations comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory
requirements.
Collaborate
with Branch Managers and Collections teams to maintain a healthy loan portfolio
and minimize Portfolio at Risk (PAR).
Monitor
branch operational efficiency and recommend process improvements that enhance
productivity and service delivery.
Support
branches in resolving operational challenges that may impact sales performance
or customer satisfaction.
6. Reporting & Stakeholder Management
Prepare
and present regular sales, portfolio, and branch performance reports to senior
management.
Analyze
sales trends, branch performance, and market insights to inform strategic
decision-making.
Provide
actionable recommendations to improve sales effectiveness, operational
efficiency, and business growth.
Communicate
business priorities, sales initiatives, and performance updates to Branch
Managers and other key stakeholders.
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