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Sales Manager

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in Nairobi
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Nairobi
Senior level
Lead merchant acquisition and revenue growth by building pipelines, enforcing CRM discipline and forecasting, optimizing conversion, sourcing leads, monitoring market trends, shaping commercial strategy, and coaching a high-performing sales team.
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If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

💪 Our career development philosophy. 

🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

Lead merchant acquisition, revenue growth, and marketplace quality by building a high-value pipeline, improving conversion performance, and developing a best-in-class sales team. This role demands commercial sharpness, operational discipline, and strong leadership.

THE JOURNEY

  • Strategic Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a high-quality pipeline of top-tier restaurant and retail partners to drive marketplace growth and competitiveness.
  • CRM Rigor & Forecasting: Enforce strict CRM discipline and data hygiene to ensure accurate revenue forecasting and a "single source of truth" for the sales funnel.
  • Conversion Optimization: Drive lead-to-signature efficiency by refining sales processes, outreach messaging, and structured follow-up cadences.
  • Innovative Lead Sourcing: Identify and test creative sourcing channels to effectively reach and engage senior decision-makers at high-potential brands.
  • Market Intelligence: Monitor competitor activity and emerging trends to ensure the platform secures first-mover advantage with relevant, trending partners.
  • Revenue & Strategy Alignment: Shape commercial plays and strategic partnerships by identifying assortment gaps and sizing new business opportunities.
  • Team Leadership & Coaching: Lead a high-performing sales team through consistent coaching rhythms, performance standards, and professional development.
  • Culture of Accountability: Foster an environment of ownership and continuous improvement, raising the bar for negotiation excellence and professional conduct.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

  • You have 6–10+ years of experience in sales, partnerships, or commercial roles with material revenue responsibility.
  • You have a proven track record of generating high-quality leads and closing complex, strategic deals with senior stakeholders.
  • You have hands-on experience managing structured pipelines and CRM tools with strong forecasting hygiene.
  • You bring marketplace, hospitality, retail, FMCG, or tech platform experience that translates into speed and judgment; this background is preferred.
  • You have experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, target-driven environment; this experience is strongly preferred.
  •  You demonstrate strong commercial instinct and an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • You communicate with clarity, negotiate with confidence, and tailor your message to executive audiences.
  • You manage performance with data, translating insights into decisive actions that improve outcomes.
  • You influence senior business stakeholders by building trust and aligning incentives.
  • You hold yourself and others to high standards of ownership, accountability, and results. 

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

  • 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
  • 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
  • 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
  • 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
  • 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
  • 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
  • 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!

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