Head of Client Relations & Sales (product development, strategies, sales & business plans), Nairobi, Kenya

Head of Client Relations & Sales (product development, strategies, sales & business plans), Nairobi, Kenya Introduction This position will function as the senior leader for sales, marketing, product development and transformation for the Africa Region. Responsibilities • The Head of Client Relations and Sales serves as a member of Africa Regional team and the Global Leadership team to create strategy, set direction, design work processes and provide leadership for the region. • While focused on the Africa Region, the outputs from the role may be used globally and hence the incumbent will be a member of the Global Leadership team. The Head of Client Relations and Sales will lead the overall strategic direction for client outreach and impact through the Implementing Members, ensuring maximum outreach, sustainability and transformational impact. • Responsible for managing all aspects of client training and development, social performance metrics, outreach and product development as a means of enabling holistic transformation in the lives of our clients. Requirements • Has a passionate belief in the importance of Micro Enterprise Development and entrepreneurial development in general, as the most effective way to help the world’s poor transform their lives • Minimum 10 years’ experience at a senior level in the financial services industry ideally in a deposit taking Microfinance institution • Excellent leadership, management and business development skills, as well as a superior communicator • Proven ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a wide spectrum of stakeholders • A successful track record of managing multiple international locations in a matrix environment • Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information • Ability to delegate, coach, develop and manage a diverse and geographically dispersed team • Strong partnering, facilitating, influencing and negotiating skills. Ability to diplomatically work in a variety of cultural settings, with actual living and work experience in African countries • Good understanding of and commitment to the structure, mission, corporate values, and Christian motivation as expressed in the ability to incorporate the mission and values in the work area • Flexibility and willingness to travel a minimum 50% of the time are critical Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted