Growth Manager at Tushop

Key Responsibilities:

• Help expand the operational (sales) footprint across Nairobi and then to other Kenyan urban centers
• Model, validate, align-on and then lead implementation of the expansion strategy
• Codify the expansion strategy and experience into an “expansion playbook”
• Oversee, manage, and grow Tushop’s “Community Leaders” who will act as the on-the-ground face of the company for end-customers
• Collaborate with Tushop’s Marketing, Procurement, Logistics, and Product Teams to inform on strategic marketing initiatives, product and customer experience enhancements, and support on Procurement and Logistics capacity planning

Possible Future Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of CL managers
• Conduct Market Research to identify opportunities for new products / services within markets
• Support the Commercial and Vendor teams in providing value or developing products for
  suppliers/manufacturers.

The profile we’re likely to hire:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business, finance, or engineering
• An entrepreneur at heart (who also derives energy by working with people on-the-ground; a people’s problem solver)
• Required years of experience is relative – what matters is potential, commitment, and ability to develop skills to the job at hand – but as a rough minimum this could be 3 years of relevant experience or 5 years overall experience, preferably with leadership experience in a growing startup or other high-growth environment
• Experience in the e-commerce, retail, FMCG sectors a plus (especially in emerging markets)
• Proven track record of success in driving strategic growth, operations, and execution
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities; exemplary ability to prioritize for efficiencies and impact
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• An individual who exemplifies integrity and honesty