Kairos Cash Bay Limited, a company based in Lusaka, Zambia, has announced a job opening for a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead its Commercial Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the company's commercial strategy to achieve sustainable portfolio growth, increased market penetration, revenue expansion, and customer acquisition. The CCO will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and play a key role in shaping the company's business strategy.
The ideal candidate for the CCO position should have a strong background in business development, market expansion, and revenue generation. They should be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with a proven ability to build high-performing sales teams, develop markets, and deliver sustainable business growth. The CCO will be responsible for leading the development and optimization of sales systems, distribution channels, strategic partnerships, marketing initiatives, and customer acquisition strategies.
The successful candidate will have at least 8-10 years of progressive experience in sales, commercial management, and business development, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior management or executive leadership position. They should have a demonstrable experience in financial services, lending, microfinance, fintech, banking, or related industries, and a proven track record of achieving ambitious sales, revenue, and portfolio growth targets.
The CCO will be responsible for driving loan portfolio growth while maintaining portfolio quality, improving collections performance, and minimizing credit-related risks. They will also identify new business opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and build relationships that support sustainable commercial growth. Additionally, the CCO will drive marketing strategies, brand visibility, and customer engagement initiatives to strengthen the company's competitive position.
The company is looking for a candidate with strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, exceptional negotiation and business development skills, and high-level relationship management and networking abilities. The CCO should also have excellent leadership, people management, and team development skills, as well as strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their application cover letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications, and any other supporting documents relevant to the application. Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected] with the subject line "Application – Chief Commercial Officer". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chief Commercial Officer position is a key role in the company's Commercial Division, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the company's business strategy and drive growth. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package to the right candidate.
Key points
- The Chief Commercial Officer will be responsible for developing and executing the company's commercial strategy to achieve sustainable portfolio growth and revenue expansion.
- The successful candidate should have at least 8-10 years of progressive experience in sales, commercial management, and business development.
- Interested candidates should submit their applications via email to [email protected] with the subject line "Application – Chief Commercial Officer".
