Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Curation & Client Conversion

• Drive the identification, screening, and conversion of high-potential entrepreneurs into Sinapis’ acceleration and advisory programs.
• Manage the sales funnel from initial outreach and discovery calls to needs assessment, proposal delivery, and close.
• Collaborate with marketing and program teams to continuously refine pipeline criteria, lead generation strategies, and conversion messaging.
• Maintain accurate pipeline data and performance tracking in CRM systems to support forecasting, reporting, and decision-making.

Strategic Partnership Development

• Build and deepen relationships with key stakeholders across the entrepreneurial ecosystem including investors, corporates, NGOs, and development partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify partnership needs, co-design strategic initiatives, and execute joint programming that extends Sinapis’ reach and impact.
• Represent Sinapis in partnership meetings and proposals, positioning the organization as a credible, mission-aligned collaborator.

Entrepreneur Relationship Management

• Serve as a key point of contact for alumni and portfolio companies, offering ongoing relationship-building, opportunity sharing, and support.
• Facilitate targeted introductions to investors, advisors, and ecosystem partners that align with each entrepreneur’s growth stage and goals.
• Organize founder check-ins, alumni engagement events, and feedback loops to maintain strong ties and surface emerging needs.

Ecosystem Engagement & Visibility

• Represent Sinapis at key ecosystem events, conferences, and convenings to build brand visibility and expand relational networks.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on content development, newsletters, and storytelling that highlight program impact and entrepreneur success.
• Monitor ecosystem trends, partnership developments, and competitor activity to inform sales strategy, messaging, and new initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

An ecosystem connector and collaborator

• You bring 5+ years of experience in entrepreneurship support, impact investing, venture development, or business advisory.
• You’re familiar with the East African entrepreneurship and investment landscape and are energized by helping entrepreneurs scale impact.