Job Opportunities at Fetola

Summary of the job:

• The chosen candidate will work on an exciting Enterprise Development Programme aimed at growing small businesses nationally. They will work together with the SME Programme Manager to deliver programme objectives. This will be achieved through coordinating of programme activities, assisting with the programme planning and practicing effective two-way communications to ensure internal team alignment and SME satisfaction. The role will involve SME relationship coordination and communication, conducting research, data collation and analysis of market trends and programme performance.

Job requirements and experience:

• University Degree (Masters preferable)
• At least 2 + years working experience in a senior project coordination position.
• Demonstrated understanding & use of data analytics and reporting – essential.
• Strong excel skills.
• Excellent spoken, written and interpersonal communication.
• Confident, agile, ambitious, and forward - thinking
• Comfort with technology and innovation essential
• Multilingual – more than one African language (advantageous)
• Experience and understanding of Enterprise Development / Small Business Development sector is not a requirement.

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Summary of the job:

• This inspiring and challenging strategic role drives Fetola’s mission to build a billion better lives. You will lead the Sales & Marketing department in designing and deploying powerful, creative, cost-effective, cutting-edge ways to use Fetola’s exceptional results to deliver exceptional growth.
• Your multi-faceted department will deliver consultative sales, build long-term relationships with clients, and win large complex projects; it will plan & execute complex marketing strategies, product launches, market analytics, and sales processes.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Proven strategic leadership ability
• Minimum 6 years’ similar experience in a service / B2B industry
• Experience leading a sales and marketing team. Previous relationship-based sales experience (R5m+ products) is a strong advantage
• Proven track record in planning & executing complex marketing strategies, product launches, market analytics and sales processes
• Experience & exposure to the small business sector (enterprise and supplier development) advantageous

Core Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

• Strategic design and delivery of Fetola’s growth strategy to improve reach, reputation, and revenue growth
• Contribute to strategic direction of the company

Further Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimise departmental productivity
• Resource the department through partnerships, alliances, and revenue growth
• Optimise employee (and provider) contribution (recruit, support, develop, train and performance manage)
• Grow and maintain a library of productive assets
• Manage partner, government, and industry relationships

Key Competencies

Functional

• Good business knowledge and intelligence
• A deep practical understanding of sales, marketing, media & PR principles
• Demonstrated and proven consultative sales for high-value partnerships
• Broad intelligence across written, visual, and numeric ‘languages’
• A passion and ability to utilise all forms of new technology

Behavioural

• Strategic thinker – is able to conceptualise complex future
• Gets the job done - Is responsible, accountable, organised, and diligent
• Is self-confident and self-aware - makes bold, decisive choices
• Has higher than average intelligence – both intellectually and emotionally
• Is an all-rounder - excellent creative/people and data/ analysis skills
• Is a team player – equally comfortable to lead and be lead
• Puts themselves into another’s shoes - communicates effectively and builds rapport