About the Role
Sun King is the world's leading solar energy provider for off-grid homes, dedicated to powering lives and transforming communities across Africa and Asia. We are currently looking for a results-driven Area Business Manager to oversee our direct distribution operations in Eleme, Nigeria, focusing on our Pay-As-You-Go EasyBuy solar products.
Key Responsibilities- Hire, train, and retain a high-performing team of at least 40 Sun King Energy Officers to drive direct sales and collections.
- Conduct regular joint field visits, market activations, and night activations to coach team members and boost community engagement.
- Meet or exceed monthly sales and collection targets established by the Regional Business Manager.
- Drive robust field sales processes, ensuring timely customer collections and maintaining optimal inventory and logistics.
- Provide world-class customer service by resolving product, warranty, and payment issues within 24 hours.
- Control marketing and operational expenditures to maximize return on investment within the assigned territory.
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 3 years of hands-on sales experience with a strong track record of meeting targets.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Extensive customer care experience with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Strong planning, organizing, prioritizing, and problem-solving abilities.
- Deep knowledge of the local territory and market dynamics in Eleme.
- Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry.
- An open-minded, collaborative culture driven by innovation and positive global impact.
- A truly multicultural work experience with diverse, talented colleagues.
- Structured, tailored learning and development programs via the Sun King Center for Leadership.