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Job Title:   Distribution Supervisor

Organisation: Wave Mobile Money

Duty Station:  Mbale, Uganda

About US:

Wave Mobile Money is building a cashless Africa – starting in Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Uganda & now in Mali. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash. We’re solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don’t always work, you can still send money with Wave.

Job Summary:  We’re looking for a Distribution supervisor who is dynamic with strong management skills, details and people-oriented.

The Distribution Supervisor will ensure the supervision and optimal functioning of a team of distributors working in specific zones by ensuring the achievement of set operational objectives. Distributors’ job involves spreading the word around Wave and registering new users. The Distribution Supervisor will help us reach our objective of creating a tremendous user growth machine by successfully managing distributors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 7-10 distributors
• Coach, train and mentor your team to achieve the desired market impact and targets
• Scout zones where distribution should happen
• Give guidance on the zone where the distributors should work
• Make sure the distributors have all the necessary supplies and work materials daily
• Check distributors’ attendance and report on absenteeism.
• Encourage and motivate distributors to perform to their fullest potential
• Report daily on distribution, needs, and feedback from the field to their territory lead
• Help to create awareness about Wave Mobile Money, including its benefits for clients.
• Help with the training and smooth onboarding of new distributors and enforce a good work environment and team-building.
• Monitor progress related to distribution activities in the field

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• 3+ years of work experience in B2C sales, mobile money, banking, or FMCG sectors.
• Previous experience managing and mentoring large teams
• Fluency in English plus any other local language, preferably Luganda or Lugisu
• Willingness to relocate to Mbale if not located in the region
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• You might be a good fit if you
• Have a high sales acumen
• Are excited about working in the field, as this is a field-based role
• Are detail-oriented and seek to achieve excellence in everything you do
• Are a clear and proactive communicator, able to independently follow through on tasks and able to manage priorities effectively
• Enjoy teamwork, but also know how to work well independently
• Are intellectually curious, creative in the way you go about tackling problems, and embrace failure as a means to spark innovation and growth
• Demonstrate tenacity and a willingness to go the distance to get something done

How to Apply:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply online at the link below.

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