Sales Team Lead - Checkoff Loans at Bayes

The Role

• As a Sales Team Leader – Checkoff Loans, you will play a key role in driving BAYES’ growth by leading and managing a high-performing sales team. Y
• our primary responsibility will be to oversee the execution of checkoff loan sales strategies, ensure strong performance against targets, and maintain productive relationships with institutional partners.
• You will guide and motivate your team to deliver results, while collaborating with internal departments to optimize processes and enhance customer experience.
• This position is ideal for a results-driven leader with excellent people management skills, deep knowledge of the lending space, and a passion for building impactful partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Find New Partners - You’ll scout out new business opportunities and partnerships (Employers and suppliers) that can help BAYES reach more customers and offer more financial solutions. 
• Negotiate & Close Deals - You’ll handle the discussions and negotiations with potential partners, working to establish win-win agreements that benefit both parties.
• Collaborate closely with the Sales Partnership Officer in identifying, onboarding, and maintaining relationships with employers, suppliers, and existing partners.
• Coordinate partner communications, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
• Scheduling and preparing for partner meetings, including taking minutes and tracking action items.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and partnership documentation (MOU’s).
• Support the onboarding process of new partners to ensure smooth integration with BAYES systems.
• Assist in organizing and conducting client training sessions as needed.
• Work closely with Marketing, Customer Service, Collections, and Logbook teams to ensure partnership activities are aligned and executed effectively.
• Maintain records of partnership activities, pipeline, and performance metrics.
• Prepare reports and summaries for review by the sales partnership officer and management.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for negotiations, partner events, and other partnership initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the sales partnership officer to ensure timely and effective collections from partners.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Expertise

• At least 1-3 years of experience in Checkoff sales, business development, sales support, or partnership coordination, ideally on Check-off loans partnerships with a Digital credit provider or microfinance. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Negotiator and know how to bring people to the table and find common ground.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Docs etc).
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records and reports.
• A proactive team player, eager to learn and grow in checkoff loans partnership management.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced microfinance environment.