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.
They are seeking to recruit a highly ambitious candidate to fill in the following position.
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
East African Nationals are encouraged to apply
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 17th 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 17th November 2014 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.