Africa Team Leader
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £35,000 - £42,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionTeam Leader - AfricaLondon/Hybrid Up to £40,000 Plus Commission
The Team Leader - Africa will be responsible for leading, developing, and supporting a high-performing team across the African region. The role will oversee day-to-day activities, drive regional performance, maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure that business objectives are consistently achieved.
The successful candidate will combine strong leadership and people-management skills with a solid understanding of the African market. They will be commercially focused, highly organised, and comfortable working across multiple countries, cultures, and business environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Management*Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing regional team.
*Set clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations.
*Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and team meetings.
*Identify training and development needs and support individual career progression.
*Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
*Manage performance issues fairly and effectively.
Regional Management*Take ownership of performance and activity across the African region.
*Develop and implement regional plans aligned with wider business objectives.
*Monitor market developments, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
*Identify opportunities for growth across existing and new African markets.
*Ensure consistent processes, standards, and best practices across the region.
*Provide regular reporting and insight to senior management.
Commercial / Business Development*Drive revenue, growth, or other agreed commercial targets across the region.
*Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, agents, and other key stakeholders.
*Support the identification and development of new business opportunities.
*Work closely with internal teams to ensure a high level of customer service and delivery.
*Negotiate and manage commercial relationships where appropriate.
Operational & Compliance Responsibilities*Ensure the team operates in line with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
*Monitor regional activity and ensure appropriate documentation and reporting.
*Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
*Promote high standards of professionalism, integrity, and compliance.
Skills & ExperienceEssential*Proven experience in a team leadership or management position or wanting to step up to a Team Leader
*Experience working across African markets or with African customers/partners.
*Strong understanding of regional business and cultural environments.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Strong commercial and relationship-management capabilities.
Package
*Salary up to £40,000 Plus Commission
*Hybrid working in London - 2 days in office
*Opportunities to travel to Africa
interested apply here or email
The Team Leader - Africa will be responsible for leading, developing, and supporting a high-performing team across the African region. The role will oversee day-to-day activities, drive regional performance, maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure that business objectives are consistently achieved.
The successful candidate will combine strong leadership and people-management skills with a solid understanding of the African market. They will be commercially focused, highly organised, and comfortable working across multiple countries, cultures, and business environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Management*Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing regional team.
*Set clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations.
*Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and team meetings.
*Identify training and development needs and support individual career progression.
*Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
*Manage performance issues fairly and effectively.
Regional Management*Take ownership of performance and activity across the African region.
*Develop and implement regional plans aligned with wider business objectives.
*Monitor market developments, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
*Identify opportunities for growth across existing and new African markets.
*Ensure consistent processes, standards, and best practices across the region.
*Provide regular reporting and insight to senior management.
Commercial / Business Development*Drive revenue, growth, or other agreed commercial targets across the region.
*Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, agents, and other key stakeholders.
*Support the identification and development of new business opportunities.
*Work closely with internal teams to ensure a high level of customer service and delivery.
*Negotiate and manage commercial relationships where appropriate.
Operational & Compliance Responsibilities*Ensure the team operates in line with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
*Monitor regional activity and ensure appropriate documentation and reporting.
*Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
*Promote high standards of professionalism, integrity, and compliance.
Skills & ExperienceEssential*Proven experience in a team leadership or management position or wanting to step up to a Team Leader
*Experience working across African markets or with African customers/partners.
*Strong understanding of regional business and cultural environments.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Strong commercial and relationship-management capabilities.
Package
*Salary up to £40,000 Plus Commission
*Hybrid working in London - 2 days in office
*Opportunities to travel to Africa
interested apply here or email
Job number 4225226
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