
Area Business Manager
Sun King
Company Overview
Sun King
Nairobi, Kenya
2007
Business Model
Renewable Energy
Sun King specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in Africa. Their product range includes solar home systems, solar lanterns, and solar-powered appliances.
Their revenue primarily comes from the sale of solar products and financing options that allow customers to pay in installments. They also generate income through partnerships with various organizations focused on renewable energy access.
Locations & Geography
Sun King operates in multiple countries across Africa, including Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania. Their headquarters in Nairobi serves as a central hub for their operations across the continent.
Company Culture
Their mission is to provide affordable and reliable solar energy solutions to improve the quality of life for off-grid communities. They value sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction in all their operations.
Sun King fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to the company's mission. They emphasize teamwork and support professional growth.
They offer various training programs and workshops aimed at enhancing employees' skills and knowledge in renewable energy and customer service. Continuous learning is a key aspect of their employee development strategy.
Activities & Projects
Sun King is currently involved in expanding its solar home systems to reach more off-grid households in rural areas. They are also working on innovative financing models to make solar energy more accessible.
They have developed a range of solar products that are designed to be user-friendly and efficient, including solar-powered appliances that enhance the daily lives of users. Their commitment to innovation drives their product development.
Sun King is dedicated to sustainability by promoting renewable energy solutions that reduce reliance on fossil fuels. They also engage in community initiatives that support environmental conservation and education.
Career Opportunities
Typical job openings at Sun King include roles in sales, engineering, customer service, and operations management. They seek individuals who are passionate about renewable energy and making a positive impact.
Employees at Sun King enjoy competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development. They also offer a supportive work environment that values work-life balance.
Contact Information
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Job Description
The Area Business Manager will coordinate sales, collections and distribution operations in the area they are assigned for the direct distribution of Sun King Solar products sold on Pay-As-You-Basis (also called and recognised as “EasyBuy” Business unit) through a network of agents called as “Energy Officer”. The Area Business Manager is ultimately accountable for generating sales, ensuring collections are timely and accurate and keeping the entire Direct Distribution growing rapidly in a sustainable manager.
What you would be expected to do
- Monitor sales, collections, and oversee direct distribution of Sun King™ products sold on a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) basis through a network of sales agents known as "Field Sales Executives (FSEs).
- Pursue multiple avenues to find and recruit FSEs to represent and sell Sun King EasyBuy products.
- Monitor productivity, and manage the performance of FSEs, and ensure assigned tasks are fulfilled.
- Provide ongoing training to the FSEs on several aspects of the business such as sales, collections, customer service, product features and functionality, and inventory management.
- Conduct daily market visits and resolve issues faced by the FSEs and customers.
- Ensure FSEs provide strong customer through activities such as: prospecting and sale initiation conversations, product installation, customer education on how to make payments, and after-sales warranty issues.
- Adapt, comply with, and ensure adherence to sales policies and processes within the team.
- Keep abreast of market trends and expansion.
You might be a strong candidate if you
- Hold a degree or diploma in a business related field or have a minimum of two years working in a field sales role in the FMCG, microfinance, banking or telecom industries;
- Passionate about positively impacting the lives of rural consumers.
- Diligence, accuracy, reliability
- Fluency in English and required local language
- Skilled in Microsoft office
What We Offer
- A platform for professional growth in a rapidly expanding, high-impact sector.
- Immerse in a collaborative culture, energized by employees of Sun King who are collectively motivated by fostering a transformative, sustainable venture.
- A genuinely global environment: Engage and learn alongside a diverse group from varied geographies and backgrounds.
- Tailored learning pathways through the Sun King Center for Leadership to elevate your leadership and managerial capabilities.
About the role
- Zambia
Minimum of two years in a field sales role
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