Solar Panda is a social enterprise providing smart, low-cost solar power to communities across Africa, enabling families and small businesses to flourish and grow. Our high-quality solutions provide customers living without electricity access to clean, safe, and sustainable solar energy through a unique rent-to-own business model.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Field Sales Manager in overseeing sales operations, managing a team of field agents, and driving business growth for solar energy solutions in regional markets. You will play a key part in expanding our impact by coaching agents and ensuring regional targets are met through strategic market oversight.
Responsibilities
Support the Field Sales Manager in achieving sales targets within the assigned area.
Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new Field Agents.
Accompany Field Agents during field activities, providing coaching, support, and performance feedback.
Work closely with the Field Sales Manager to monitor market dynamics, including customer behavior, product demand, and competitor activities, and provide timely feedback to management.
Identify new sales opportunities and contribute to lead generation strategies.
Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement local sales initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in sales or micro-finance, preferably in rural areas.
Experience in supporting or managing sales teams is an added advantage.
Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.
Ability to plan, strategize, and act to achieve set outcomes.
Minimum education qualification of a Diploma in a relevant field (an added advantage).
BA/BSc/HND qualification as specified in the job posting requirements.
