Area Manager at Duma works

About the role

• The area manager will recruit, train and manage a team of group coordinators whose main job is to build relationships with clients.
• The hire will be responsible for achieving set targets for the area that include both sales and client repayment behaviour. The hire will report directly to one of the co-founders.
• In addition, this is an opportunity to be part of a growing start-up with big ambitions and a dedicated team but it also means that it’s a rapidly changing environment. Be aware!

Key Responsibilities for the Area Manager Job

• Recruit and train group coordinators under the current curriculum in the area of your operation
• Monitor and support the team of group coordinators ensuring they reach their targets in their assigned territories and that they submit all required reports on time
• Performance review of group coordinators
• Ensure adequate stock levels and provide forecast to management team
• Run the area office, including all administrative duties

Area Manager Job Requirements

• At least one-year experience of managing a team of employees (not just casual workers).
• Minimum two years’ experience as loan officer or field officer working directly with clients in rural areas.
• BSc in Business Studies or equivalent.
• Willingness to start trainee programme in Webuye, Bungoma County, for 3 months before relocation to Kapsabet.
• In general, we run a 6 day work week out here.
• Knowledge of Nandi dialects a strong advantage.
• Interest in rural development and making a difference for the less well-off in this country