Community Marketing Associate

Afriex Inc; Montreal; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Afriex Inc, a dynamic fintech startup, seeks a Community Marketing Agent to drive customer engagement and onboard partners within the community. This part-time remote role is ideal for a creative individual with a passion for relationship building, equipped with at least three years of relevant experience. Join a globally distributed team dedicated to inspiring growth and delivering excellent customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience creating or working with communities.
• Fluency in English, additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Onboard African stores to the referral program.
• Identify community issues related to money transfer.
• Negotiate with partners to enhance community presence.

Skills

Communication

Resourcefulness

Creativity

Problem-Solving

Job description

Afriex is an international money transfer fintech startup, and we are looking for the next Rockstar Community Marketing Agent to join our team in Canada!

Are you....

• Able to do whatever it takes to make the market work.
• Possessing strong habits that keep you energized as you chase specific growth targets over months in a largely self-directed role, and great at converting customers into passionate evangelists?
• An active member of one or multiple communities (Social, Cultural, Religious, etc.)?
• A dynamic communicator who enjoys interacting with people and building relationships via multiple channels (IRL, over the phone, etc.)?
• Obsessed with going out of your way to delight customers?
• Someone who can balance efficiency & speed?

About our team

We’re a fully distributed team working remotely from countries around the world. Despite our different cultures and backgrounds, our values, resourcefulness, and drive unite us. We work hard, think globally, and inspire each other to grow every day. If you’re the best at what you do and share our passion, we want you.

Position Details

We’re seeking collaborative, organized, customer-focused, and independent go-getters to join us as Community Marketing Agents. You will be part of a team of like-minded individuals who prioritize the customer. This is a part-time remote position (12 to 20 hours weekly).

Responsibilities

1. Onboard African stores and restaurants to join our referral program.
2. Identify community problems related to sending money by embedding yourself in the community, building trust, and asking questions via online and offline channels.
3. Build relationships and negotiate with key partners and channels to access the community in the most effective ways, making our presence "viral" through community events, social media groups, radio or TV shows, and more—creativity is encouraged!
4. Take full ownership of the growth and support of onboarded restaurants and grocery stores to foster productive relationships.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of work experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience creating or working with physical and/or online communities.
• Fluency in English; fluency in another language or being a native speaker is a plus.
• Work authorization in your country or community.
• Willingness to travel (25-50%) and work on weekends if needed.
• Presence in the community you serve, attending events, meeting partners, or conducting on-the-ground research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing organizational needs.
• Resourcefulness, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Open to embracing an entrepreneurial lifestyle.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with the diaspora communities we serve.
• Experience meeting ambitious KPIs, such as acquiring and retaining new app users.
• Experience launching personal projects.
• Fluency in a language of one of our diaspora communities.

Interested?

If you think this is you, apply below! We value diverse and non-traditional backgrounds, even if you think "this could be me". We look forward to meeting you!

Note

Due to our dispersed operations, we use tracking apps to verify hours, location, and conduct voice and video check-ins.