We are currently looking for ambitious, target-driven Direct Sales Agents to join our team across multiple locations in Abuja.
If you are passionate about sales, love engaging with people, and want to be part of Africa’s leading neobank, this opportunity is for you.
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Quick Summary of Direct Sales Agent at Kuda
| Company | Kuda |
| Category | Job |
| Job Type | Full time |
| Title | Direct Sales Agent |
| Location | Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria |
| Experience level | |
| Application End Date: | Not Stated |
About Kuda
Kuda is a money app for Africans with an aim to make financial services accessible, inexpensive and rewarding to every African on the earth .
We’re a tribe of enthusiastic, diverse people that dreamed of making an inclusive money app Africans would adore – therefore it feels appropriate we ended up with the name “Kuda” which means “love” in Shona, a language spoken in the south of Africa.
Digital devices are enabling us to bring money transfers, smart budgeting and rapid access to loans to Africans all around the world, a better way of doing things than traditional finance. We have secured over $90 million from some of the world’s most respected institutional investors, and are launching our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa and the UK
Job Description
Summary
If you’re motivated by purpose, inspired by impact, and eager to help shape the future of finance in Africa, you’ll be right at home here.
Role Overview
This is a talent pipeline position intended to establish a strong pool of Direct Sales Agents to support Kuda’s growth and expansion in key areas. As a Direct Sales Agent, you will be instrumental in achieving Kuda’s growth goals through proactive sales efforts, effective relationship-building, and an unrelenting commitment to compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Cold calling, networking, and referrals are all ways to prospect for and produce leads.
- Actively sell Kuda’s financial goods, such as personal and business banking, loans, and POS terminals, to potential consumers in the allocated territory.
- Achieve and surpass monthly sales targets by acquiring and extending the client base using persuasive approaches and a thorough understanding of the bank’s offers.
- Negotiate pricing and terms of sale to clinch deals and meet sales goals based on the company’s pricing.
- Conduct product demos and presentations for prospective clients.
- Ensure full compliance with all bank rules and regulatory standards, such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering).
- Educate potential clients on the advantages of switching to electronic banking solutions and facilitate a smooth onboarding to our platform.
- Keep precise records of all sales transactions and customer interactions with CRM software.
- Participate in roadshows, community fairs, and other local events to market the bank’s services and generate new leads.
- Give input to the marketing and product teams about customer experiences and product enhancements.
- Understand prospective clients’ goals and requirements, and propose solutions tailored to their specific business demands.
- Provide clients with ongoing support, such as training and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or higher national diploma in marketing, business administration, finance, or a similar discipline.
- Proven experience as a Direct Sales Agent or in a similar sales/customer service job, with a preference for experience in banking or financial services.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to negotiate and persuade potential clients.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities; capable of managing numerous priorities effectively.
- High motivation, excitement, and commitment to reaching goals.
- Experience with digital banking and mobile technology.
Target and Incentive:
- Monthly sales objective to be met.
- Incentives and bonuses are dependent on meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Additional awards for exceeding performance objectives and customer satisfaction measures.
Probation Duration:
- The Sales Agent will be on probation for the first three months of his or her employment. During this period, they will attend training classes, become acquainted with the company’s policies and processes, and demonstrate their ability in meeting sales goals while delivering excellent customer service.
- Regular evaluations will be conducted to assess the Sales Agent’s performance and decide their suitability for continued employment with the organization.
Benefits
Why join Kuda?
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:
💜A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
👴Pension
📈Career development & growth
😁Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
🎁Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)
💯Group life insurance
💖Medical insurance
🎁Well-fare package (Wedding, Compassionate and etc)
✅Perkbox
🏃♀️Goalr – employee wellness app
🥇Award winning L&D training
💒 We are advocates of work-life balance, working in a hybrid in office schedule
Kuda is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.
We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
How to Apply
This role is based in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Interested and qualified candidates should apply directly through the official Kuda careers channels.
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Application Instructions:
- Only applications submitted via official channels will be processed.
- Please ensure your CV clearly highlights your sales experience and educational qualifications