Solar Panda
The Company
Solar Panda is a growing company that provides innovative and upgradeable solar systems in rural communities. The company’s pay-as-you-go model allows homes and small businesses to have electricity for less than the daily cost of kerosene and mobile phone charging.
The company is looking for a Field Sales Manager in Nyanza county.
Job Description
The successful Field Sales Manager will achieve area sales targets through the management and motivation of a highly effective sales team. The key responsibilities are to recruit, monitor, train and support the field sales team. The position is a full-time position reporting to the Area Sales Manager with compensation composed of base salary and commission.
Duties and responsibilities
- Build a strong team of commission-based sales agents by recruiting, training, motivating and mentoring them for success.
- Develop clear sales strategies for the team and help develop lead-generation initiatives.
- Support and train the sales agents in their pitching to customer groups, e.g. chamas.
- Daily monitor the progress of agents to ensure that they are actively selling and provide support where needed.
- Provide regular reports on your sales initiatives to the Area Sales Manager.
- Identify the sales team’s need for training and work with the company’s Sales Training Team to schedule new programs.
- Liaise with local Shop Administrator to ensure that your Field Agents are provided adequate stock on a timely basis.
- Keep a close eye on market trends, including customer behaviour and competitor activities, and share your insights frequently with management.
Academic Qualification & Work Experience
- Three years or more experience in related sales field or micro-finance.
- Experience working in rural areas is a requirement.
- Experience in recruitment and managing commission-based sales agents.
- A diploma or degree in an academic field is an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Excellence in team building and motivational skills.
- Excellence in planning and organizational skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- A customer-centric attitude.
How to apply
If this position sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your cover letter and CV to [email protected]onor before 13th March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly reference the job title in your application.
Solar Panda Kenya Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, or disability.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
Solar Panda does not charge any fees for recruitment.
Deadline: 13 Mar 2024