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Sales Manager
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldSales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
- Represent Transsion in East Africa to explore and secure strategic partnerships with local telecom operators such as Safaricom, Airtel, MTN, and other key ecosystem players.
- Drive commercial opportunities across advertising, pre-installation, app distribution, co-branded content, and data partnerships.
- Establish and manage direct relationships with C-level executives within telcos to unlock long-term cooperation opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams (product, operations, data, marketing) to support project execution and business performance.
- Stay informed about the East African telco and digital ecosystem, and provide insights to guide local and regional strategies.
- Report to leadship regularly and ensure clear, effective communication between local market and internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 3+ years of experience in strategic business development, partnerships, or account management roles.
- Strong existing network within telco industry in Kenya or Tanzania — ability to connect with C-level/influential stakeholders.
- Experience working with or for telcos in East Africa in content, billing, advertising, or platform cooperation.
- High-level communication, negotiation, and cross-team coordination skills;Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.
- Fluent in English; Swahili is a plus.
Preferred but not required
- Experience with mobile ecosystem players (OEMs, app platforms, fintech, or VAS providers);
- Knowledge of advertising/monetization models (e.g., pre-install deals, media placements).
- Familiarity with digital trends and user behavior in East Africa.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Transsion on www.linkedin.com to apply
