Sales Manager

Sales Manager Location: Africa (Remote) Experience Level: Mid-level (4+ years) About the Role CK Funded is searching for a goal-driven Sales Manager who understands the African fintech or prop trading landscape. This role is for someone with a strong sales record, leadership ability, and a passion for building local and regional sales strategies that convert. This position is ideal for someone who has 4+ years of solid experience in sales (ideally in fintech, trading, or digital platforms), understands African market behavior, and is ready to grow with one of the fastest-rising fintech brands on the continent. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute sales strategies to attract and retain clients across African markets • Lead and manage a sales team , providing coaching, support, and performance evaluations • Identify new market opportunities and build relationships with institutional partners, traders, and influencers • Create and manage monthly sales pipelines, forecasts, and performance reports • Oversee onboarding of clients , ensuring smooth handovers to support and operations • Represent CK Funded at industry events, webinars, and regional activations • Collaborate with marketing to align campaigns with sales goals • Monitor competitor trends and suggest product improvements based on market feedback • Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales KPIs and revenue targets • Champion CK Funded values and customer-first approach in every interaction Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Finance , or a related field • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Swahili, French, or local languages are a plus) • Familiar with tools like CRM systems , Google Workspace, and reporting dashboards • Strategic thinker with the ability to align goals with execution • Comfortable working remotely and leading virtual teams • Passionate about financial inclusion, trading, or fintech innovation in Africa Experience • Minimum 4 years experience in sales, business development, or account management • Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets • Prior experience in fintech, trading platforms, digital products , or similar fields • Hands-on experience building or leading a sales team • Background in working with diverse African markets and audiences • Experience in launching or growing a new product or service in the region is a strong advantage What We Offer • Annual Salary: $10,800 USD • Performance-based incentives and bonuses • Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role • Work with a young, visionary, and impact-driven team • Flexible working culture remote-friendly • Be part of Africas fintech revolution Originally posted on Himalayas