Team 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

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