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Managing Partner

CVPeople Tanzania


Job Location:

Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Managing Partner will be responsible for driving revenue growth winning new business strengthening the companys market position managing strategic client relationships and leading the delivery of high-quality HR consulting services.

The ideal candidate must have strong experience in recruitment training HR advisory or related professional services together with an established network of corporate decision-makers and the ability to convert relationships into sustainable business opportunities.

The role requires an assertive but professional business developer a disciplined leader a strong negotiator and a results-oriented individual who takes full ownership of targets and outcomes

Responsibilities
1. Business Development and Revenue Growth

Develop and execute the companys business growth and market expansion strategy.

Identify pursue and close new business opportunities across recruitment executive search training HR advisory payroll outsourcing and related services.

Build and manage a strong qualified and sustainable sales pipeline.

Generate leads through existing networks referrals strategic partnerships professional associations events and direct corporate engagement.

Prepare and present compelling proposals tenders pitches and service agreements.

Negotiate commercial terms and close profitable contracts.

Consistently meet or exceed agreed monthly quarterly and annual revenue targets.

Identify and introduce new services and revenue streams in response to market demand.

2. Client Relationship Management

Leverage an existing database and network of corporate clients CEOs HR leaders business owners development partners and institutional decision-makers.

Develop long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Serve as a trusted HR advisor to senior executives and organisational leaders.

Ensure high levels of client satisfaction retention repeat business and referrals.

Regularly engage key accounts to identify cross-selling and additional consulting opportunities.

Resolve client concerns professionally while protecting the companys reputation and commercial interests.

3. HR Consulting and Service Delivery

Provide strategic oversight across recruitment training HR advisory and related consulting assignments.

Lead major recruitment and executive search projects from client acquisition through successful placement.

Support the design and delivery of customised training and organisational development programmes.

Provide practical HR advisory support in organisational design performance management talent management employee engagement HR policy and workforce planning.

Ensure all assignments are delivered professionally on time within budget and according to agreed quality standards.

Maintain strong quality-control systems across all consulting services.

4. Team Recruitment and Leadership

Recruit develop and lead a high-performing team of consultants recruiters business development professionals trainers and support staff.

Establish clear performance targets responsibilities and accountability systems.

Coach and mentor team members to improve productivity sales performance client service and professional capability.

Build a performance-driven culture based on ownership integrity excellence innovation and measurable results.

Conduct regular performance reviews and take corrective action where targets are not being achieved.

Develop a reliable pool of associate consultants facilitators and recruitment specialists.

5. Strategy and Operational Management

Work closely with the Founder and CEO to implement the companys strategic plan.

Translate strategic priorities into measurable commercial and operational targets.

Monitor business performance profitability cash flow client acquisition and service-delivery indicators.

Prepare regular management reports covering revenue sales pipeline projects team performance risks and growth opportunities.

Strengthen internal processes systems policies and operational efficiency.

Ensure responsible management of company resources and consulting budgets.

Support annual business planning and financial forecasting.

6. Brand Positioning and Strategic Partnerships

Represent the company at business forums conferences networking events and professional engagements.

Strengthen the companys visibility and reputation within Tanzania and the wider East African market.

Develop strategic partnerships with corporations professional associations training institutions development partners and other consulting firms.

Contribute to thought leadership through articles webinars speaking engagements and industry insights.

Position the company as a trusted provider of practical innovative and results-driven HR solutions.



Requirements
Knowledge and Responsibilities

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Management Organisational Psychology Marketing or a related discipline.

A masters degree or recognised professional HR qualification will be an added advantage.

At least eight years of progressive experience in HR consulting recruitment executive search training business development or professional services.

At least three years of experience in a senior management partner director or business leadership role.

Demonstrated experience generating revenue and successfully closing corporate consulting contracts.

Strong understanding of the Tanzanian business environment labour market and corporate decision-making landscape.

Proven experience recruiting managing and motivating high-performing teams.

A strong and active network of corporate clients and decision-makers.

A proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue and business-development targets.

Experience selling recruitment training HR advisory outsourcing payroll or related professional services.

Strong commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Excellent leadership negotiation communication and presentation skills.

Confidence engaging CEOs board members HR directors business owners and institutional leaders.

The ability to work independently make decisions and take full ownership of results.

High levels of integrity professionalism resilience and accountability.

Strong proposal-writing pitching and contract-negotiation skills.

The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and performance-driven environment.

Key Performance Indicators
  • Monthly quarterly and annual revenue achieved.

Number and value of new contracts secured.

Growth conversion and quality of the business-development pipeline.

Number of new corporate clients acquired.

Client retention repeat business and referral levels.

Profitability of consulting assignments.

Recruitment placement success rates and service turnaround times.

Training and consulting project performance.

Team productivity and achievement of individual targets.

Growth of strategic partnerships brand visibility and market positioning.

Specific financial and commercial targets will be agreed upon appointment and reviewed periodically.

Compensation and Equity Opportunity

The remuneration structure will be competitive and strongly performance-oriented. It may include:

A negotiated fixed monthly retainer or salary.

Performance-based commissions or profit-sharing.

Incentives linked to revenue profitability client acquisition and team performance.

A potential opportunity to earn or acquire up to 10% equity in CVPeople Tanzania.

Equity is not automatic. Up to 10% equity may be considered after the successful candidate consistently achieves agreed revenue profitability leadership and business-growth targets over a period of 24 months.

Any equity award will be subject to:

Successful completion of the two-year performance period.

Achievement of clearly documented targets and milestones.

Satisfactory leadership conduct and alignment with company values.

Financial and legal due diligence.

Approval by the companys shareholders or Board.

Execution of formal shareholder vesting and related legal agreements.

Compliance with applicable Tanzanian laws and company governance requirements.




Required Skills:

Knowledge and Responsibilities Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Management Organisational Psychology Marketing or a related discipline. A masters degree or recognised professional HR qualification will be an added advantage. At least eight years of progressive experience in HR consulting recruitment executive search training business development or professional services. At least three years of experience in a senior management partner director or business leadership role. Demonstrated experience generating revenue and successfully closing corporate consulting contracts. Strong understanding of the Tanzanian business environment labour market and corporate decision-making landscape. Proven experience recruiting managing and motivating high-performing teams. A strong and active network of corporate clients and decision-makers. A proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue and business-development targets. Experience selling recruitment training HR advisory outsourcing payroll or related professional services. Strong commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial mindset. Excellent leadership negotiation communication and presentation skills. Confidence engaging CEOs board members HR directors business owners and institutional leaders. The ability to work independently make decisions and take full ownership of results. High levels of integrity professionalism resilience and accountability. Strong proposal-writing pitching and contract-negotiation skills. The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and performance-driven environment. Key Performance Indicators Monthly quarterly and annual revenue achieved. Number and value of new contracts secured. Growth conversion and quality of the business-development pipeline. Number of new corporate clients acquired. Client retention repeat business and referral levels. Profitability of consulting assignments. Recruitment placement success rates and service turnaround times. Training and consulting project performance. Team productivity and achievement of individual targets. Growth of strategic partnerships brand visibility and market positioning. Specific financial and commercial targets will be agreed upon appointment and reviewed periodically. Compensation and Equity Opportunity The remuneration structure will be competitive and strongly performance-oriented. It may include: A negotiated fixed monthly retainer or salary. Performance-based commissions or profit-sharing. Incentives linked to revenue profitability client acquisition and team performance. A potential opportunity to earn or acquire up to 10% equity in CVPeople Tanzania. Equity is not automatic. Up to 10% equity may be considered after the successful candidate consistently achieves agreed revenue profitability leadership and business-growth targets over a period of 24 months. Any equity award will be subject to: Successful completion of the two-year performance period. Achievement of clearly documented targets and milestones. Satisfactory leadership conduct and alignment with company values. Financial and legal due diligence. Approval by the companys shareholders or Board. Execution of formal shareholder vesting and related legal agreements. Compliance with applicable Tanzanian laws and company governance requirements.