M-KOPA is the pioneer and global leader of Connected Asset Financing that offers millions of underbanked customers access to life-enhancing products. Our advanced connected asset financing platform combines digital micropayments and IoT connectivity to offer access to products including solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones, financial services an...
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Day to day, this role moves across several dimensions at once. You'll lead and develop brand ambassador teams across two major metros, building the coaching systems and performance structures that make consistent execution possible. You'll analyse data to identify what's working and systematise it — turning field insights into strategy, not just reports. You'll manage relationships with major retail partners, ensuring in-store experiences reflect both brand standards and the nuanced customer conversations that financial services require. And you'll build career pathways for promoter talent — because the people doing this work well deserve to grow within it.
The scope is broad. The autonomy is real. And the pace is high.
What you bring
Extensive progressive experience leading retail or field sales teams, with a demonstrable record of exceeding performance targets while actively developing the people around you.
Proven ability to translate data into actionable strategy — you spot patterns before they show up in aggregated reports, and you turn those insights into decisions that move outcomes.
Established expertise in South African retail partnerships, with deep working knowledge of in-store dynamics, retailer relationships, and what makes a customer experience convert.
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