Job Title: Field Sales Rep (3 months Contract)
Organisation: Fido Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Fido Uganda is an African-based Fintech Company. Fido empowers individuals and entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities in Africa. We have been operating in Ghana since 2015, disbursing about 3 million credit facilities. Built on advanced technology that enables fast, easy access to financial services, our independent financial platform and unique machine-learning risk models make instant credit decisions – even for customers with no financial track record.
Job Summary: The Field Sales Rep will be responsible for executing targeted marketing activations within specific local markets. This role requires a dynamic individual who can engage with the local community, build brand awareness, and drive product adoption through strategic activations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the local market, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently to achieve set goals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and generate leads for potential loan customers through various field activities, including community outreach, market visits, and networking.
- Meet with 25+ business owners daily; make them aware about Fido’s offerings
- Conduct preliminary assessments of potential customers to determine their eligibility for loans.
- Educate potential customers about Fido Microcredit’s loan products and services.
- Meet and exceed weekly/monthly targets for lead generation.
- Provide regular reports on field activities and lead generation efforts.
- Stay updated on Fido Microcredit’s loan products, policies, and procedures.
- Adhere to Fido’s code of conduct and ethical guidelines
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A believer that small business growth in Uganda will drive community development and wide-scale economic improvement
- A highly productive, results-oriented, self-driven individual committed to excellence
- A street-smart individual who can speak confidently with business owners in Uganda
- A balanced planner and doer who can manage a heavy workload effectively
- A fast learner who is entrepreneurial in spirit and can balance both growth and risk management priorities
- A team player with the humility to ask for help when needed and to accept feedback to rapidly iterate on your work
Skills & Qualifications:
- 0 – 1 Years, prior experience in a sales or marketing role is preferred, but not compulsory
- Proficient in computer and mobile technology – you are experienced with Android apps and desktop productivity software like Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.
- Verbal and written fluency in English and Luganda, any other local language is an added advantage
- Ability to provide customer support using professional and clear language
- Knowledge about and practical experience with the principles of great customer care, and superb etiquette
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and high levels of empathy – you are patient enough to truly listen to and understand the needs and wants of Fido’s users, and can address their questions or concerns
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join Fido in this capacity should apply online at the link below.
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