Country Manager

Job SummaryKenkeputa Inc. is a Silicon Valley technology company building next-generation consumer and enterprise ecosystem. Through our growing portfolio of products and subsidiaries. We are seeking a Country Manager (Product & Growth) to lead Kenkeputa’s Africa operations — overseeing all product lines, teams, and go-to-market execution.Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Company Leadership & CultureServe as country head and senior-most executive for Kenkeputa.Build, mentor, and retain a high-performance team across product, operations, marketing, finance, and customer success.Drive a culture of exceptionalism, speed, and ownership — where deliverables are held to Silicon Valley standards.Translate Kenkeputa’s global mission into a clear execution playbook for Africa’s growth markets.Product Strategy & InnovationOversee the roadmap, growth, and performance of all Kenkeputa products: Tekkas Acrux, Azar (BNPL), ACPO (Certified Pre-Owned), TheMove, TheMove Business, and VendorizeMe.Collaborate with the U.S. product and engineering teams to localize features, pricing, and growth strategies.Champion a data-driven, customer-first approach to product decisions and A/B testing.Identify opportunities for cross-product synergies (e.g., Azar BNPL powering Vendorizeme transactions or TheMove events).Market Expansion & GrowthOwn and execute the go-to-market strategy across B2C, B2B, and partner channels.Design scalable playbooks for sales, partnerships, and user acquisition across multiple verticals.Drive country-level P&L, unit economics, and profitability targets.Lead new market entry strategies across West and East Africa.Partnerships & EcosystemBuild and manage high-impact relationships with telecoms, device manufacturers, banks, fintechs, event networks, and government regulators.Negotiate strategic alliances, distribution agreements, and co-marketing partnerships.Collaborate with investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem enablers to accelerate growth.Operational ExcellenceDesign and enforce performance frameworks (OKRs, KPIs, dashboards) for each business unit.Ensure tight alignment between marketing, tech, finance, and logistics teams.Drive process automation and operational efficiency across the supply chain, sales funnels, and customer support.What Success Looks Like in 12 MonthsAll products (Azar, ACPO, Vendorizeme, TheMove, MySpot) are achieving measurable month-on-month user and revenue growth.The Nigerian operation is recognized internally as a model of speed, ownership, and discipline.Key partnerships with major telcos, banks, and event platforms are live and monetizing.Product/market fit for at least two verticals is solidified, backed by repeatable growth metrics.The GM has successfully developed second-line leaders within each department.Requirements:Over 7 years of experience in product, growth, or general management, including leadership roles at a high-growth tech company (e.g., Jumia, M-KOPA, OPay, Andela, Flutterwave, etc.).Proven ability to scale multi-product startups or marketplaces in African markets.Experience working with cross-functional global teams (preferably with a U.S. or European parent company).Deep understanding of African consumer behavior, fintech, e-commerce, or marketplace ecosystems.Strong command of data-driven decision-making, financial discipline, and execution management.Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills.Exposure to Silicon Valley–style product development or venture-backed environments. (Preferred)Experience with AI, BNPL, digital marketplaces, or platform economics. (Preferred)MBA or advanced degree in business, engineering, or economics (optional but valued). Compensation & GrowthCompetitive base salary and performance-based bonuses.RSU Equity with a cliff distributionCareer path to Managing Director, Africa, or Global VP, Product & Growth.