Business Unit Lead- Sales and Operations at Koolboks
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Business Unit Lead – Sales and Operations
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic, street-smart Business Unit Lead to drive adoption of our Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) refrigeration and solar solutions across key regions in Lagos. You will be the mini-CEO of your territory — responsible for generating demand, managing field teams, and ensuring portfolio health.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Generation
- Activate markets (especially open markets and high-footfall zones) through direct engagement and tailored activations
- Build relationships with small business owners including market women, frozen food sellers, salons, and bars
- Organize market storms, product demonstrations, POS marketing, and referral drives
Team Leadership & Sales Management
- Hire, train, and manage a team of field agents and sales representatives
- Track performance using sales dashboards and reporting tools
- Ensure every agent delivers weekly and monthly KPIs
Customer Acquisition & Conversion
- Identify and onboard qualified customers for our Koolbuy product range
- Monitor conversion funnel: lead → demo → sign-up → first payment
- Set up lead capture and follow-up workflows with the telesales team
Collections & Portfolio Health
- Ensure timely customer repayments through strong follow-up systems
- Reduce default rates by embedding early education and support systems
- Collaborate with customer service and credit teams to resolve issues quickly
Brand Representation
- Serve as the face of Koolbuy in your city, hosting activations, community events, and partner forums
- Provide feedback to headquarters on market trends, pricing sensitivities, and competitor movements
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in field sales, agent management, or fintech platforms
- Strong knowledge of market dynamics and consumer behavior
- Proven experience in below-the-line (BTL) activation and agent network growth
- Experience with collections and portfolio management
Location
Lagos, Nigeria