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SpurtX! — Powering Growth, One Team at a Time
Empowering African businesses with smarter tools for hiring, recognition, and growth.
Opeyemi Odunsi
October 24, 2025
TL;DR
Track trends and make smarter hires with Spot!, Try Spot! today
Celebrate growth and boost morale with Spark! Awards Sign in to Spark! today
Kemi breaks down how currency swings affect you. Read her full article here
Our partner is hiring for a couple of roles. Apply here
Your voice matters — take the Employee Welfare Survey and help shape better workplaces in Africa. Take here
Hello
The year’s final stretch is here — a time to pause, reflect, and refocus. At SpurtX!, we’re using this season to celebrate growth in teams, in culture, and in the small everyday wins that keep workplaces alive
If you’ve ever managed recruitment, you know how unpredictable it can feel. One week, there are lots of applications, and the next could be silent. You shortlist great candidates only to lose them halfway through, and somewhere between curating job listings and final interviews, the whole process turns into a guessing game.
That’s exactly what Spot! was built to change.
Spot! helps you make sense of your hiring journey from the beginning to the end.
It also doesn’t just collect resumes; it tracks trends. With Spot! Analytics you can quickly see:
Top applications from countries
Average time to hire
Gender distributions of hiring
Offer acceptance rate
Over time, these insights help you refine your process while reducing your hiring stress and helping you build stronger teams.
Hiring isn’t luck, it’s data meeting intuition, and Spot! brings both together.
Behind every thriving company are people who show up, staying late to solve a problem, or finding creative ways to make things work. But too often, their efforts go unnoticed, and over time, that silence can quietly dim motivation in morale, teamwork and more dreadfully, results.
Spark! makes it easy for organisations to celebrate wins, big or small, for each of their employees. From simplified badges of award to gifted rewards Spark! helps teams build a culture of appreciation where everyone feels seen and valued. Recognition isn’t just about praise; it boosts confidence and encourages consistency while inspiring others to do better.
In workplaces where real growth is the goal, recognition is the gift that keeps on giving. With Spark! Awards, you can turn appreciation into a habit
Ever bought something online only to notice the price jumped overnight? That’s the exchange rate rollercoaster in action.
Kemi unpacks how currency fluctuations impact our everyday life, from imported goods and tuition fees to business costs, and why it’s more than just an economic headline.
She advises us to diversify, plan ahead, and support local production to ride the waves smarter.
Did you know 1 in 3 Nigerian employees feels undervalued at work?
Employee welfare isn't just HR buzz; it's the backbone of thriving African businesses. But how are Nigerian teams really faring amid economic pressures?
Key question: Which welfare benefits does your employer currently provide?
Your voice matters. Join the conversation and help us shape better workplaces.
Take the survey: https://bit.ly/EmployeeWelfareSurvey
P.S. Founders and executives who share this survey with their teams will get a special mention in the final report.
If you do, simply reply to this email or DM us with:
Your company name
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One-sentence business description
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Let’s spotlight the businesses leading the change for better workplaces in Africa
My Food Angels is a leading Lagos-based grocery delivery service that is revolutionising the way Lagosians access fresh produce and household essentials. We offer swift and affordable deliveries, getting groceries to your doorstep within 24 hours. Our mission is to make fresh food accessible to everyone in Africa.
We’re Hiring for;
Sales Representative
Job Description
We’re looking for a high-performing Sales Representative to help us grow our customer base, deepen customer engagement, and expand our presence in both B2C and B2B markets (e.g. homes, offices, restaurants). You’ll be responsible for identifying prospects, nurturing leads, closing sales, and providing feedback that helps us improve our service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and onboard new customers (individuals and businesses).
Actively promote MyFoodAngels' products and services (e.g. groceries, market runs, cooked meals, and refillable items).
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Conduct field visits to partner supermarkets and markets to pitch products or monitor pickup trends.
Track sales performance using CRM tools and submit weekly reports.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years' experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles, preferably in e-commerce, FMCG, food delivery, or logistics.
Excellent communication and persuasion skills, both in person and on the phone/WhatsApp.
Proven track record of generating leads and revenue.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Familiarity with Lagos neighbourhoods, market trends, and food products.
Self-motivated with the ability to meet and exceed targets.
Basic tech savviness, able to use CRM tools, Excel/Google Sheets, and mobile apps.
Data Entry Specialist
As a data entry specialist, you will be responsible for accurately inputting and updating data into our database systems, ensuring that all information is entered efficiently and with high accuracy.
Responsibilities:
Enter data into the database with high accuracy and speed
Verify data for errors and discrepancies
Maintain data organisation and filing systems
Assist with data reporting and analysis
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
1-2 years of data entry experience
ERP knowledge
Excellent typing speed and accuracy
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Mystery Shopper
As a Mystery Shopper, you will visit various retail stores anonymously, analyze market trends, competitor pricing strategies, evaluate product quality, and provide detailed reports on your findings to help improve overall customer experience. Optimize pricing structures, identify opportunities to increase profitability, and make data-driven recommendations to enhance revenue.
Requirements:
1. 2+ years of retail or market research experience
2. Excellent observational, analytical, and communication skills
3. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
4. Ability to maintain anonymity and objectivity
5. Flexibility and adaptability in scheduling store visits
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