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Head of Commercial Operations
2026-02-18T14:05:40+00:00
Turaco
https://turaco.insure/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Business Management and Administration
Management, Business Operations, Sales & Retail
KES
MONTH
2026-02-28T17:00:00+00:00
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About Turaco

Turaco is a fast-growing insurtech company that provides affordable health insurance to low-income individuals and families in emerging markets. We are passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives by providing access to quality healthcare services.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Commercial Operations to lead our commercial strategy and execution in Kenya. This role will be responsible for driving revenue growth, managing key partnerships, and ensuring the successful delivery of our insurance products to our target market.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive commercial strategies to achieve revenue targets.
  • Identify and cultivate new business opportunities and partnerships.
  • Manage and grow existing distribution channels.
  • Oversee the sales and marketing teams, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform commercial strategies.
  • Ensure excellent customer experience throughout the sales and onboarding process.
  • Collaborate with product development and operations teams to ensure product-market fit.
  • Manage the commercial budget and P&L for the Kenyan market.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
  • Proven track record in commercial leadership roles, preferably in the insurance or fintech sector.
  • Strong understanding of the Kenyan market and its dynamics.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing teams.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with CRM software and sales analytics tools.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior commercial or sales leadership role.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive commercial strategies to achieve revenue targets.
  • Identify and cultivate new business opportunities and partnerships.
  • Manage and grow existing distribution channels.
  • Oversee the sales and marketing teams, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform commercial strategies.
  • Ensure excellent customer experience throughout the sales and onboarding process.
  • Collaborate with product development and operations teams to ensure product-market fit.
  • Manage the commercial budget and P&L for the Kenyan market.
  • Strong understanding of the Kenyan market and its dynamics.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing teams.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with CRM software and sales analytics tools.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Head of Commercial Operations

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Management, Business Operations, Sales & Retail]

Jobs at:
Turaco

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, February 28 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About Turaco

Turaco is a fast-growing insurtech company that provides affordable health insurance to low-income individuals and families in emerging markets. We are passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives by providing access to quality healthcare services.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Commercial Operations to lead our commercial strategy and execution in Kenya. This role will be responsible for driving revenue growth, managing key partnerships, and ensuring the successful delivery of our insurance products to our target market.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive commercial strategies to achieve revenue targets.
  • Identify and cultivate new business opportunities and partnerships.
  • Manage and grow existing distribution channels.
  • Oversee the sales and marketing teams, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform commercial strategies.
  • Ensure excellent customer experience throughout the sales and onboarding process.
  • Collaborate with product development and operations teams to ensure product-market fit.
  • Manage the commercial budget and P&L for the Kenyan market.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
  • Proven track record in commercial leadership roles, preferably in the insurance or fintech sector.
  • Strong understanding of the Kenyan market and its dynamics.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing teams.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with CRM software and sales analytics tools.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior commercial or sales leadership role.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, February 28 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 18-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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