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Job description
About Carry1st
Carry1st is constructing the leading commerce platform across Africa and the Middle East, operating at the nexus of video gaming, publishing, and financial technology. We partner with major global gaming firms such as Riot Games, Activision, and Tencent, and are supported by prominent investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Riot Games, Sony, and Nas.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Entrepreneur-in-Residence focused on Market Expansion to act as the entrepreneurial catalyst driving Carry1st's growth within your designated market. This intensive, 12-month program is designed for highly motivated leaders seeking ownership. Your mission will be to grow and scale Carry1st’s presence locally.
You will join a select group of regional leaders starting with a focused 2-week bootcamp. Afterward, you are empowered with autonomy and a clear goal: increase revenue, expand market share, and build a thriving business from inception.
The arrangement is an "Entrepreneur-in-Residence" contract, with top performers potentially transitioning to permanent roles after 12 months. This position reports directly to the Co-founder and President of Carry1st.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of Profit & Loss responsibilities to drive revenue growth and customer acquisition for Carry1st Shop within your country.
- Devise and implement bold go-to-market strategies encompassing performance marketing, influencer campaigns, and community-driven growth initiatives.
- Secure strategic collaborations by negotiating partnerships with local payment providers, telecommunications companies, and retail chains to integrate Carry1st within the local economic ecosystem.
- Maintain ongoing competitor analysis to keep Carry1st ahead in pricing, user experience, and content offerings in your market.
- Serve as the authoritative expert on local gaming culture, consumer habits, and regulatory developments to inform global product and engineering teams.
Candidate Requirements
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with prior experience in fast-growing environments; e-commerce experience is a bonus.
- Demonstrated success in scaling consumer-facing products locally, with deep understanding of accelerating key metrics and optimizing unit economics.
- In-depth familiarity and connections within your country’s tech or gaming sector, plus insights into how local users consume digital content and make payments.
- Proven skills negotiating with senior stakeholders while maintaining hands-on leadership in day-to-day execution.
- Data-driven decision-making ability, utilizing analytics to influence strategic pivots and investments.
- Fluency in English along with your market’s primary local language(s).
Working at Carry1st
Carry1st offers a fast-paced and dynamic environment. While focusing on becoming the flagship consumer platform in the Africa and Middle East regions, we operate fully remotely across more than 15 countries worldwide. We embrace diversity, employing talented individuals from varied backgrounds because it strengthens our company.
Application Details
Submissions for this position close on July 31. Interested candidates should apply before this deadline.