Assistant Field Sales Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Solar Innovators
Solar Panda is an innovative company providing home solar systems to rural African communities without access to electricity.
Financial Includers
Our pay-as-you-go model allows millions of families to have electricity for less than the daily cost of kerosene and mobile phone charging.
Environmental Defenders
By harnessing the power of the sun, our customers have a clean, safe and healthy source of electricity.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful Assistant Field Sales Manager (AFSM) will support the Field Sales Manager in achieving area sales targets by assisting with recruiting, training, supervising and motivating a strong team of commission-based sales agents. The AFSM plays a key role in ensuring Field Agents are equipped, supported and performing effectively to drive sales growth.  QualificationsMinimum 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 is an added advantage.

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 behaviour, 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Sales strategy, People management, Business strategy, Competitor and market analysis

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree