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Sales Manager at Glovo

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Job Overview
Employment FullTime
Location Nairobi Kenya
Experience At least 6-10 years
Education Level Bachelor's Degree
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YOUR MISSION

Lead merchant acquisition, revenue growth, and marketplace quality by building a high-value pipeline, improving conversion performance, and developing a best-in-class sales team. This role demands commercial sharpness, operational discipline, and strong leadership.

THE JOURNEY

  • Strategic Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a high-quality pipeline of top-tier restaurant and retail partners to drive marketplace growth and competitiveness.
  • CRM Rigor & Forecasting: Enforce strict CRM discipline and data hygiene to ensure accurate revenue forecasting and a “single source of truth” for the sales funnel.
  • Conversion Optimization: Drive lead-to-signature efficiency by refining sales processes, outreach messaging, and structured follow-up cadences.
  • Innovative Lead Sourcing: Identify and test creative sourcing channels to effectively reach and engage senior decision-makers at high-potential brands.
  • Market Intelligence: Monitor competitor activity and emerging trends to ensure the platform secures first-mover advantage with relevant, trending partners.
  • Revenue & Strategy Alignment: Shape commercial plays and strategic partnerships by identifying assortment gaps and sizing new business opportunities.
  • Team Leadership & Coaching: Lead a high-performing sales team through consistent coaching rhythms, performance standards, and professional development.
  • Culture of Accountability: Foster an environment of ownership and continuous improvement, raising the bar for negotiation excellence and professional conduct.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

  • You have 6–10+ years of experience in sales, partnerships, or commercial roles with material revenue responsibility.
  • You have a proven track record of generating high-quality leads and closing complex, strategic deals with senior stakeholders.
  • You have hands-on experience managing structured pipelines and CRM tools with strong forecasting hygiene.
  • You bring marketplace, hospitality, retail, FMCG, or tech platform experience that translates into speed and judgment; this background is preferred.
  • You have experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, target-driven environment; this experience is strongly preferred.
  •  You demonstrate strong commercial instinct and an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • You communicate with clarity, negotiate with confidence, and tailor your message to executive audiences.
  • You manage performance with data, translating insights into decisive actions that improve outcomes.
  • You influence senior business stakeholders by building trust and aligning incentives.
  • You hold yourself and others to high standards of ownership, accountability, and results. 

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don’t meet our musts don’t let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.


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