Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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. Customer...

Responsibilities or duties

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 or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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.

Experience needed

Minimum of 2 years experience in sales or micro-finance, preferably in rural areas.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

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

• 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.

• Strong leadership abilities
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, strategize and act to achieve set outcomes

• 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.
• Minimum education qualification of a diploma in a relevant field is an added advantage.