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This is a rare opportunity to launch and lead Eleving Group’s smartphone financing business in Tanzania - one of the newest and most dynamic markets in our East Africa region. As a Head of Smartphone Financing, you will own the full business development lifecycle, driving product launch, establishing robust local operations, and building a high-performing team dedicated to making smartphones accessible to thousands of people. This role demands strong leadership to cultivate partnerships with telecoms, distributors, and retailers, foster collaboration across teams, and deliver ambitious growth and operational excellence.
Job Responsibility:
Set up and manage smartphone financing operations in Tanzania
Monitor market trends, competition, and customer behaviour
Define a go-to-market strategy and identify scalable sales channels
Build and maintain strong partnerships (dealers, distributors, phone brands)
Drive customer acquisition and onboarding processes, collaborating closely with IT and sales teams
Design and implement marketing and promotional campaigns with the Marketing team
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing local team
Optimize product profitability and payment structures in collaboration with the Regional HQ
Continuously experiment to identify what works best in the Tanzanian market
Requirements:
Proven track record in scaling operations in fast-growth environments
Experience working with dealers, distributors, or large partner networks
Strong stakeholder management
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in a startup/scale-up environment
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Background in consumer finance, telecom, or mobility financing is a strong advantage
What we offer:
Competitive salary with a results-oriented bonus structure
Housing allowance and periodic home-country flights
Comprehensive relocation package (flights, visa support, settling-in assistance)