Job description
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
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.