Regional Director - East Africa Job at Asoko Insight

The Role

• Recruit, manage, train and mentor on-the-ground teams of Research Analysts in key markets
• Lead and execute on operational market expansion plans. Regional directors will have significant latitude to innovate and execute in ways that match the needs of the market that they operate in.
• Develop strategic partnerships with key bodies, both public and private, negotiate collaborations that generate value for both parties and establish Asoko as a core component of the business ecosystem.
• Represent Asoko at relevant industry events, the media and to clients requiring senior-level advice and insights into the markets and sectors we cover
• Participate in the growth of Asoko’s revenue base, where possible, supporting sales and marketing initiatives

Expected base will be Nairobi with substantial travel within region (at least 50%)

REQUIREMENTS

What we are looking for:

• A player/coach approach to managing teams
• An entrepreneurial mindset and approach to execution
• Degree educated, MBA desirable
• Investment/Commercial Banking/Consultancy and/or Private Equity experience desirable but not essential
• Multi-sectoral experience engaging at executive level
• Strong familiarity of the markets in which you will be operating