Solar Sales Associate

Team you will Join:
The Solar Sales Associate will work as a part of the ESA Part team to help Sun King expand their market of inverter systems to new, unexplored markets across and beyond the current active areas by finding relevant importers and distribution partners to help Sun King expand its inverter market.
We are looking for a go getter, apt researcher, capable of navigating the internet to deliver stellar leads within the within the off-grid inverter industry.

About the Role: The Solar Sales associate job purpose will be to achieve and exceed assigned sales targets, develop sales opportunities by prospecting, soliciting and identifying potentialaccounts. They will be expected to build rapport with customers/installers while providing technical informationand explanations and finally support with preparing and presenting quotations Department Partnerships Sales Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Kenya Workplace type Onsite

What you would be expected to do:

Establish new accounts by identifying potential customers - planning and organizing installer sales visits in major towns in the country. Identify customersâ requirements and how we can leverage that to our benefit. Establish personal rapport with potential installers/clients to understand their needs & requirements. Provide product and technical information to potential clients. Prepare monthly reports as directed by the line manager. Prepare quotations and directly present to clients and demonstrate how our product meets clientâs needs. Strategic reporting Document all sales activities, generate reports and keep records on transactions with clients. Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales visits, closed sales, and follow-up activities. Maintain a database for Solar Technicians and Distributors who can partner with our organization.

You might be a strong candidate if you:

Possess a Diploma or Higher in Electrical & Electronics, or business related course with professional qualifications in sales and marketing. Have a proven track record in technical sales & marketing. Knowledgeable of Solar Systems i.e. Inverter and Battery System. Have a clear geographical knowledge of the region will be an added advantage. Have Business Management skills with ability to organize, schedule, prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic environment. Possess excellent Communication skills Have high levels of Integrity Are proactive, self-driven, and results oriented individual Are easily adaptable to different cultures Possess strong organization and planning skills Are self-motivated and loyal.

What we offer (in addition to compensation and statutory benefits):

An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast growing, high impact industry.  The chance to work in an open minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic Greenlighters who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing a smart, sustainable business with profound impact on the world  A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds  Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Greenlight Academy

About Sun King

Sun King is the worldâs largest off-grid solar energy company with cutting-edge product design, pioneering fintech and a grassroots installation model that provides energy to the 1.8 billion consumers across Africa and Asia who lack access to reliable electricity. Founded in 2007, Sun King sets the gold standard for off-grid solar performance and design as part of its mission: powering access to brighter lives.Sun Kingâs 2,500+ staff and 23,000 field agents serve 100 million product users based in 65 countries around the world. With direct-to-consumer sales active in 11 countries, Sun King is growing rapidly. Every month, we equip 330,000 homes and businesses with power and light. The needs of energy consumers in Africa and Asia are diverse. From cost-effective and durable lamps to powerful home and business energy systems as well as modern entertainment and energy storage systems, Sun King's broad array of products unlock a higher quality of life. Whether devising safe and environmentally friendly electric-powered cookers or exploring the future of pay-as-you-go mobility and vehicles in Africa to concocting ever-more-powerful solar energy solutions, Sun Kingâs technology team nurtures and devises scalable, inventive solutions to pressing global challenges.Sun Kingâs innovative pay-as-you-go financing model dismantles the upfront cost burden that blocks low-income households from transitioning from polluting and harmful kerosene fuels and gas generators to clean, affordable and green solar energy. Sun King customers can purchase products using the companyâs technology-enabled, pay-as-you-go âEasy Buyâ financing service, which breaks payments down into regular, affordable instalments. These payments can be made via mobile money for as little as $0.15 a day. After one to two years of payments, customers own their solar equipment outright.Though united by a commitment to serving underserved off-grid families, Sun King comprises a broad, inclusive group of individuals working across 11 countries. Sun Kingâs world-class roster of product designers, data scientists, logistics experts, customer service professionals, operations gurus and marketing and communications strategists work together to devise solutions to the complicated and multidimensional challenges of energy access, climate action and social inclusion.Across the diverse countries where we operate and work, we build awareness of diversity and promote equity. Sun King is committed to gender equality in the workplace. Women represent 47% of Sun Kingâs workforce.