Job Description
Job Description
- SoLo Funds is seeking an experienced Country Manager as we build our services to operate in Nigeria.
- The Nigeria CM will partner with stakeholders across the organization to launch the SoLo marketplace in Nigeria, grow the Nigerian user base, and develop a playbook for further expansion and scale in Africa.In order to succeed in this position, you need to be highly driven, live in and have a passion for Nigeria and its fintech space, and a desire to help build our marketplace from the ground up.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate across all SoLo’s departments to develop, launch and grow our SoLo Nigeria
- Lead GTM planning and SoLo’s launch in Nigeria
- Own in-market growth initiatives, including consumer marketing campaigns
- Assess, secure and manage relationships with partners to hypercharge growth in the market alongside SoLo’s management
- Negotiate with vendors and service providers needed for localization efforts
- Collaborate with region specific partners to acquire all necessary resources and services
- Collaborate with leadership to strategize how best to roll out the product line
- Synthesize monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress
- Network effectively with financial regulatory groups and develop strong professional relationships across financial services industry
- Adapt the business model to be culturally relevant without losing its identity
- Lead product marketing–including copywriting and localization for the Nigerian product
- Collaborate on market research and be the voice of the customer internally
- Leverage your learnings to develop a playbook for further expansion in Africa, in partnership with growth, design, product, and engineering teams
- Develop and lead cross functional teams at the intersection of product and marketing to scale the market and drive regional growth
- Take initiative and ownership to both drive regional strategy and implement it
You’re a Great Fit If You Have
- Local Nigeria financial industry experience and expertise
- A master's degree, MBA or other relevant fields, strongly preferred
- 5+ years of experience in management or consultancy in an international business setting
- Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational skills
- The ability to thrive in high-pressure situations
- Outstanding negotiating skills
- Analytical planner with superior problem-solving skills
- Solid history of data-driven strategic development
You’re An All Star Fit If You Have
- Significant experience in the finance and marketing fields
- Experience building a startup, or being part of a startup creation process
- Experience in marketplaces