Head of Sales

Are you a closer who can sell any product or idea? Are you motivated to consistently beat targets and aggressively grow a business?  Do you take pride in creating a team and developing each member to their best? Are you as comfortable in a boardroom talking to a CEO as you are talking to a rider in the field? 
Sendy, the first on-demand 24/7 door to door delivery  service using motorbikes in Kenya, is looking for a Head of Sales to exponentially grow their company. This is a critical role for Sendy. This role requires a powerful salesperson in their own right but also someone that knows how to get the best out of their team. The Head of Sales will focus on closing deals with large corporates and SMEs, managing key relationships and building a team to deliver on high-growth targets. 
The Head of Sales will be the thought leader on and implementer of processes and systems that Sendy will use to build and manage sales. The right person for this role will further expand their department through strategic hiring, coaching and mentorship of a Sales team. 
The Head of Sales will be based in Nairobi and will be a key member of the Sendy family. Salary will be based on experience, with the potential for uncapped commissions. The more you can sell, the more you’ll be rewarded! 
Detailed responsibilities Sales: Closing and managing accounts with large corporates and businesses
Strategy: Establishing and developing the Sales department, defining the processes and the systems used by the department
Leadership: Growing and developing the sales team. Including hiring, coaching and mentoring of team members
Customer Relations: Building and promoting strong, long-lasting customer relationships
Financial Tracking and Planning: Reporting directly to the COO
Does this sound like you?
A proven sales closer: You have 8 to 15 years of experience in B2B sales with an impressive track record. You excel in closing high value customers
A Leader: You have managed, grown, and nurtured teams. You know how to develop individuals into sales superstars 
Strategic: You’re an expert in building businesses. You appreciate the importance of the tiniest detail to deliver on the big vision
Connected: You always know the right person to speak with and come with a portfolio of companies that would benefit from Sendy’s innovative solution
A professional who likes to have fun: You know how to make the right impression and are always focused on delivering, but, you know how to have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously
Passionate about growth: You love setting and beating targets. Growth is an addiction for you