About the Role
Sun King is the global leader in off-grid solar energy, powering millions of homes across Africa and Asia. We are currently looking for a driven and results-oriented Area Business Manager to join our team in Kwale, Delta State. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate direct sales, timely collections, and distribution operations for our Pay-As-You-Go EasyBuy solar products, driving sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities- Hire, train, and retain a high-performing team of at least 40 Sun King Energy Officers within your assigned territory.
- Provide comprehensive coaching on sales techniques, customer care, product demonstrations, and inventory management.
- Establish clear daily and weekly sales routes, targets, and operational plans for your team.
- Conduct regular field visits, joint sales calls, and night or market activations to support Energy Officers and drive community engagement.
- Meet or exceed monthly sales and collection targets established by the Regional Business Manager.
- Manage customer relationships, resolve after-sales issues within 24 hours, and maintain high standards of service excellence.
- Monitor local market competition and execute strategies to protect and expand Sun King's brand presence.
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 3 years of hands-on sales and distribution experience, preferably in off-grid energy or retail sectors.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and relationship-building skills with deep knowledge of the Kwale territory.
- Proven ability to think strategically, solve problems innovatively, and manage operational excellence.
- Accelerated professional growth in a rapidly expanding, high-impact renewable energy industry.
- Collaborative, multicultural work environment driven by a powerful social mission.
- Access to structured, tailored leadership training through the Sun King Center for Leadership.