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TeKnowledge

Upskills workforce for digital transformation

Senior Sales Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026Deadline 6/22/27
No salary listed
Expert
Lagos, Nigeria
In PersonTravel within the Africa region is required.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 10 years of experience in B2B technology or services sales and strategic account management.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence/automation, customer experience, professional services, or digital skilling/change management programs.
  • Fluency in English and one or more regional languages.
  • Willingness and ability to travel within the Africa region.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a deep understanding of customer business needs, key performance indicators, and strategic priorities.
  • Guide peers in aligning TeKnowledge solutions with customer goals and translating features into tangible business outcomes.
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives that create business value and drive impact.
  • Enable and coach cross-functional teams to co-develop strategic account plans.
  • Align partner and internal resources to customer- and industry-specific needs.
  • Identify opportunities for new revenue, adoption, and customer relationship growth across the portfolio.
  • Oversee revenue forecasting and progress tracking within the assigned portfolio and market segments.
  • Set strategic goals and priorities, manage pipeline health, and drive alignment with business objectives.
  • Guide planning and prioritization across multiple complex accounts.
  • Lead execution of corrective actions in response to escalations or blockers, and drive root-cause resolution.
  • Engage in contract negotiation, risk management, and revenue protection strategies.
  • Foster a high-performing virtual team, ensuring consistent delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.
  • Expand and manage a strong network of key decision-makers, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Partner with internal teams and customers to develop long-term digital strategies.
  • Drive strategic marketing and go-to-market initiatives in collaboration with business and technical leads.
  • Identify and onboard new partners and vendors to accelerate growth in emerging markets.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with enterprise and government clients is a strong advantage.

About the company

TeKnowledge upskills and reskills workforces for large enterprises and governments through technology-focused training that builds essential digital skills. Its programs combine practical, targeted learning with scalable delivery to support digital transformation and faster technology adoption, and Elev8 serves as a strategic partner for governments implementing digital agendas, mass skilling, and employability initiatives. The company differentiates itself by focusing on practical, scalable learning solutions and strong public-sector partnerships to close talent gaps and create technology jobs. Its goal is to equip workers with in-demand digital skills, accelerate digital transformation, and help shape the future technology labor market as part of the YNV Group.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Strovolos, Cyprus

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 Nigeria skilling expansion reached 114,000 people and 16,000 learners.
  • July 2026 Equinix partnership expands secure hybrid-cloud and AI infrastructure across West Africa.
  • February 2026 Qatar deployments reported 9,000 Copilot users and 240,000 hours saved.

What critics are saying

  • A September 2025 WARN investigation alleged 324 Colorado Springs layoffs without 60-day notice.
  • Heavy Microsoft dependence creates concentration risk if partner terms tighten in 2026.
  • Government skilling programs face budget pauses; a Qatar or Nigeria reset would hit revenue.

What makes TeKnowledge unique

  • TeKnowledge bundles AI, CX, cybersecurity, skilling, and managed services under one roof.
  • Microsoft-backed delivery, including Copilot and Azure support, anchors its enterprise credibility.
  • It operates across 90 countries with 4,000+ experts and 16+ hubs.

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