M-KOPA Senior Manager - Market Development Jobs in South Africa

M-KOPA Senior Manager - Market Development Jobs in South Africa

At M-KOPA, We Finance Progress

The scale and impact of our work is massive. M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off-grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.

Our people reflect this mission; we pride ourselves in empowering our people to own their own careers, and encouraging growth through our learning and development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training.

As a collective, we value diversity, knowing every journey brings its own reward, and support each employee as they travel theirs. This includes our family-friendly policies, commitment to employee mental and physical well-being, and flexible working practices. Our aim is for every employee to be able to shape their own career, whilst helping shape the future of M-KOPA as we grow together.

About M-KOPA

M-KOPA is seeking a dynamic individual to take a key position within the South African Team. The Senior Manager, Market Development will be responsible for key strategic, business development, analytical and cross-department projects that support the expansion of M-KOPA’s connected asset financing platform. He/she should excel at solving strategic business problems, leading business improvements, and supporting field operations.

Key Responsibilities

Drive strategic, operational, and cross-functional initiatives that result in improved customer acquisition, retention, and credit performance.

Plan and lead the testing, piloting, and operational setup for product launches, at different levels of commercial maturity.

Support new channel development, including overseeing all end-to-end integrations, training, and service

delivery required for launch.

Coordinate with departmental heads to drive business improvements.

Lead research and rapid analyses on M-KOPA’s products, competitors, customers, and operations.

Manage the in-country marketing department and drive campaigns aimed at improving consumer education, driving acquisitions, and increasing customer retention.

Manage relationships with key strategic partners.
Incumbent Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in project management, consulting, finance, or operational roles, ideally with multi-market experience.

Bachelors’ degree

Preference for candidates with advanced analytical and statistical skills.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across geographies, cultures, functions and seniorities. Experience and a high capacity in managing multiple projects, operations, and people simultaneously while delivering high quality outputs.

Project management skills with demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams and participation in product development process.

Requires strong oral and written communications skills as well as demonstrated success as a product spokesperson.

Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage own time with changing priorities in an agile environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to go the extra mile to assist other team members.

Excellence stakeholder management required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; M-KOPA Senior Manager - Market Development Jobs in South Africa

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