Assistant Field Sales Manager

About Solar Panda

Solar Panda is a Canadian high-growth, clean-tech company providing home solar systems and appliances to customers in Kenya who lack access to electricity. Our loan-to-own model enables families to afford reliable electricity and life-changing appliances, significantly improving their lives.

Solar Panda provides innovative solar power systems for lighting and TV in rural communities. Our loan-to-own model allows households to have electricity for less than the daily cost of kerosene and mobile phone charging. With over 1 billion people worldwide without access to electricity, we believe that access to electricity should be a right for everyone, everywhere.

Role Profile

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.

The company prioritises personal integrity, hard work, and respect for customers and co-workers.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 is an added advantage.