Field Sales Manager Job at Solar Panda - Kisumu
About Solar Panda
Solar Panda is a fast-growing company that provides innovative solar power systems for lighting and TV in rural communities in Kenya. Our loan-to-own model allows homes to have electricity for less than the daily cost of kerosene and mobile phone charging.
Job Overview: Field Sales Manager
Location: Kisumu Shop
Position: Full-time, Field Sales Manager
Reporting to: Area Sales Manager
Compensation: Base Salary + Commission
Role Profile
The successful Field Sales Manager will achieve area sales targets by managing and motivating a highly effective sales team. The key responsibilities are to recruit, monitor, train, and support the field sales team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build a strong team of commission-based sales agents by recruiting, training, motivating and mentoring them for success
- Develop clear sales strategies for the team and help develop lead-generation initiatives
- Support and train sales agents in their pitching to customer groups (e.g., chamas)
- Daily monitor the progress of agents to ensure active selling and provide support where needed
- Provide regular reports on sales initiatives to the Area Sales Manager
- Identify training needs and coordinate with Sales Training Team for new programs
- Liaise with local Shop Administrator to ensure timely stock provision for Field Agents
- Monitor market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activities
Academic Qualification & Work Experience:
- Five years or more experience in related sales field or micro-finance
- Experience working in rural areas (requirement)
- Experience in recruitment and managing commission-based sales agents
- Strong leadership abilities and outstanding interpersonal skills
- Ability to think and plan strategically, manage, and act to achieve set outcomes
- Ability to work under deadline pressure and meet targets
- Diploma or degree in academic field (added advantage)
Personal Attributes:
- Excellence in team building and motivational skills
- Excellence in planning and organizational skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- A customer-centric attitude
Company Values: The company prioritises personal integrity, hard work, and respect for customers and co-workers.
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