Direct Sales Agent (Epe)

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Job Summary

Job Description

Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet. We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love. We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices. We’ve raised over $90 million and are rolling out services globally.
Must have:
  • Prospect and generate leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
  • Actively market Kuda’s array of financial products, including personal & business banking, loans, and POS terminals.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets by acquiring new customers and expanding customer base.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms of sale to close deals and achieve sales targets.
  • Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients.
  • Ensure thorough compliance with all bank policies and regulatory requirements, including KYC and AML.
  • Educate potential clients on the benefits of transitioning to electronic banking solutions and ensure seamless onboarding.
  • Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and customer interactions in CRM software.
  • Participate in roadshows, community fairs, and other local events to promote services and garner leads.
  • Provide feedback to the marketing and product teams on customer experiences and product improvements.
  • Understand the needs and requirements of prospective clients and proffer solutions.
  • Provide ongoing support to clients, including training and troubleshooting assistance.
Good to have:
  • Experience in the banking or financial services sector is highly preferred.
Perks:
  • A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
  • Pension
  • Career development & growth
  • Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)
  • Group life insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Well-fare package (Wedding, Compassionate and etc)
  • Perkbox
  • Goalr - employee wellness app
  • Award winning L&D training
  • Advocates of work-life balance, working in a hybrid in office schedule

Job Details

Description

Summary

Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.

We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it’s only right that we ended up with the name ‘Kuda’ which means ‘love’ in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa.

We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices. We’ve raised over $90 million from some of the world's most respected institutional investors, and we’re rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.

Role Overview

As a Direct Sales Agent, you will play a pivotal role in driving Kuda’s growth objectives through proactive sales efforts, effective relationship-building, and unwavering commitment to compliance and customer satisfaction.

  • Prospect and generate leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
  • Actively market Kuda’s array of financial products, including personal & business banking, loans, and POS terminals, to prospective customers within the designated territory.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets by acquiring new customers and expanding customer base through persuasive techniques and a deep understanding of the bank’s offerings.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms of sale to close deals and achieve sales targets according to the company's pricing.
  • Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients.
  • Ensure thorough compliance with all bank policies and regulatory requirements, including KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering).
  • Educate potential clients on the benefits of transitioning to electronic banking solutions and ensure their seamless onboarding to our platform.
  • Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and customer interactions in CRM software.
  • Participate in roadshows, community fairs, and other local events to promote the bank’s services and garner leads.
  • Provide feedback to the marketing and product teams on customer experiences and product improvements.
  • Understand the needs and requirements of prospective clients and proffer solutions to meet their specific business needs.
  • Provide ongoing support to clients, including training and troubleshooting assistance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Direct Sales Agent or similar sales/customer service role; experience in the banking or financial services sector is highly preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence potential clients.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills; capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently.
  • High motivation, enthusiasm, and dedication to achieving targets.
  • Familiarity with digital banking services and mobile technology.

Target and Incentives:

  • Monthly sales target to be achieved.
  • Incentives and bonuses based on meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Additional rewards for surpassing performance goals and customer satisfaction metrics.

Probation Duration:

The first three months of employment will serve as a probationary period for the Sales Agent. Throughout this time, they will participate in training sessions, acquaint themselves with the company's policies and procedures, and showcase their capabilities in achieving sales objectives while providing outstanding customer service. Regular evaluations will be carried out to gauge the Sales Agent's performance and determine their eligibility for ongoing employment with the company.

Benefits

Why join Kuda?

At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:

  • A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
  • Pension
  • Career development & growth
  • Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)
  • Group life insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Well-fare package (Wedding, Compassionate and etc)
  • Perkbox
  • Goalr - employee wellness app
  • Award winning L&D training
  • We are advocates of work-life balance, working in a hybrid in office schedule

Kuda is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.

We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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About The Company

A few years ago, a small team of people determined to transform banking launched a savings app for Nigerians. That app was the first step toward Kuda. Kuda is a full-service digital bank. Our mission is to make banking accessible, affordable and rewarding for all Africans. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round recorded in Africa, and completed Series B funding round in 2021, led by some of the world's most respected institutional investors.

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