Direct Sales Representative

Role-based in Nairobi, Kenya

Start date: Immediate

Type: Field 

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Who we are: At SafeBoda, we are driving Africa forward by transforming transportation and delivery services to be safe, affordable, and reliable. Our platform is carefully designed to meet the needs of African consumers as a one-stop shop for transportation and on-demand services.

Operational in Uganda and Kenya, we are a venture-funded Series B company that is already having a huge impact on millions of people in Africa. Our backers include Google, Unbound, Argor (GoJek’s VC), AllianzX, Yamaha, and Beenext, among others. We have a passionate and highly engaged team of superstars based in East Africa. Together, we aim to revolutionise transport and logistics in Africa’s cities.

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Job Summary:

The Direct Sales Agent (DSA) is responsible for field-based lead generation within assigned neighbourhoods. The role focuses on identifying potential customers, engaging prospects, qualifying leads, and supporting the sales pipeline. DSAs play a key role in customer acquisition and brand visibility.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Generate high-quality leads through field outreach in assigned neighbourhoods.
• Identify and engage potential customers confidently.
• Qualify leads and submit accurate customer details.
• Maintain daily activity logs and submit daily & weekly reports to the Sales Associate.
• Represent the company professionally during field interactions.
• Meet daily and weekly lead targets to unlock performance bonuses.

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Qualifications & Key  Competencies 

• Energetic, confident, and comfortable engaging with new people.
• Target-driven and self-motivated.
• Honest, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Familiarity with Nairobi neighbourhoods is an added advantage.
• Experience in sales, promotions, or field marketing is a plus.

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Compensation & Work Schedule

• Daily Pay: KES 400
• Payment Frequency: Weekly
• Bonus Potential: Up to KES 10,000 upon meeting set targets
• Workdays: Tuesday to Sunday

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Company Values

1. Community: Community drives us. We treat every driver, staff member, and customer with respect, knowing that together, we are stronger.
2. Safety: We stand for safety. We protect our drivers and passengers.
3. Innovation: We challenge the status quo and create smart, practical solutions that make everyday life simpler and safer.
4. Transparency: We are open-minded and candid, openly sharing our opinions without fear of judgment. We actively seek feedback on our product and performance to continuously improve.
5. Integrity: We earn trust by staying true to our values, holding ourselves to the highest standards, and delivering on our promises.
6. Collective Commitment: Everyone is encouraged to disagree while a decision is being made. However, once a decision has been made, everybody must commit to it. “I agree, and I commit; I disagree and commit.”

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Ready for the Challenge? 

Interested candidates should send their full name, phone number, and current location to: +254737930630 or email wanjira.kibanya@safeboda.com. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. 

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