Sales Agent at CrowdAfrik

CrowdAfrik stands as a beacon of hope and progress in the African economic landscape. With a firm commitment to fostering sustainable development and uplifting individuals and communities, CrowdAfrik operates at the intersection of technology, finance, and social impact.

Title: Sales Agent

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door and street-level outreach to promote CrowdAfrik to individuals, small businesses, and community groups.
• Educate potential users on how to use the CrowdAfrik platform to fund personal, business, or community projects.
• Assist new users in setting up their CrowdAfrik accounts and creating compelling campaign pages.
• Educate users on what we look out for in their funding applications to qualify them for funding.
• Meet daily targets for new user registrations and campaign launches.
• Follow up with users to ensure campaign success and encourage repeat usage.
• Collect and relay user feedback to improve the CrowdAfrik user experience.
• Identify and report local market trends and competitor activities.
• Participate in local events, markets, and community gatherings churches and Mosques to promote CrowdAfrik. Collaborate with local influencers, religious leaders, and community heads to gain trust and referrals.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, leads, and conversions in the CRM system.
• Adhere to all company policies, especially those related to ethical fundraising and data privacy.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and sales training sessions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have ND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree
• At least 1 year of experience in direct sales, door-to-door marketing, or community outreach.
• Experience with digital platforms or mobile money services is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in the local language(s) of the assigned area.
• Basic English proficiency for reporting and team communication.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple, relatable terms.
• Basic smartphone proficiency for using the CrowdAfrik app and CRM tools.

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of the local community, including key influencers and community dynamics.
• Basic knowledge of personal finance, small business operations, or community projects.
• Familiarity with local challenges that crowdfunding could address (e.g., school fees, small business needs). Personal Qualities:
• High energy, resilience, and persistence in the face of rejections.
• Honest and trustworthy, as you’ll be handling sensitive information.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Empathetic and patient, especially when dealing with tech-hesitant users.
• Passionate about empowering local communities. Additional Requirements:
• Must be a local resident of the assigned sales area.
• Willingness to walk or bike extensively daily.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate community schedules.

Deadline: 15th June, 2024.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.