About the role
The area manager will recruit, train and manage a team of group coordinators whose main job is to build relationships with clients.
The hire will be responsible for achieving set targets for the area that include both sales and client repayment behaviour. The hire will report directly to one of the co-founders.
In addition, this is an opportunity to be part of a growing start-up with big ambitions and a dedicated team but it also means that it’s a rapidly changing environment. Be aware!
Key Responsibilities for the Area Manager Job
Recruit and train group coordinators under the current curriculum in the area of your operation
Monitor and support the team of group coordinators ensuring they reach their targets in their assigned territories and that they submit all required reports on time
Performance review of group coordinators
Ensure adequate stock levels and provide forecast to management team
Run the area office, including all administrative duties
Area Manager Job Requirements
At least one-year experience of managing a team of employees (not just casual workers).
Minimum two years’ experience as loan officer or field officer working directly with clients in rural areas.
BSc in Business Studies or equivalent.
Willingness to start trainee programme in Webuye, Bungoma County, for 3 months before relocation to Kapsabet.
In general, we run a 6 day work week out here.
Knowledge of Nandi dialects a strong advantage.
Interest in rural development and making a difference for the less well-off in this country
