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Remote
SaaS
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About this role
Sales Manager Location: Africa (Remote)Experience Level: Mid-level (4+ years)
About the RoleCK 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,
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$11k
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Geographic
Region-based territory assignment
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
The compensation range of $11k–$11k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.
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