About the Role
Sun King is the world's leading off-grid solar energy company, serving over 82 million customers across 40+ countries. We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Area Phone Business Manager to spearhead our PayGo phone sales and manage a robust network of commission-based agents within Katsina. In this pivotal field-based role, you will translate our innovative device financing strategy into tangible on-the-ground success by driving agent productivity, ensuring portfolio quality, and expanding our market footprint in both urban and rural territories.
Key Responsibilities- Recruit, onboard, and train new agents from the open market while motivating existing Sun King agents to sell PayGo phones.
- Drive monthly unit sales targets and maximize average agent productivity through consistent coaching and micro-incentives.
- Oversee portfolio quality and customer collections, actively managing repayment metrics such as FPD and PAR30 in partnership with Credit and Operations.
- Conduct regular field visits, ride-alongs, and performance reviews to foster high agent engagement and retention.
- Maintain strict inventory discipline through accurate stock tracking, timely reconciliations, and zero tolerance for unethical practices.
- Submit comprehensive and accurate weekly reports to management within established deadlines.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree or HND in a business-related field with at least 2 years of hands-on field sales experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in PayGo, device financing, or managing agent networks; solar industry experience is an added advantage.
- Deep local market knowledge of Katsina and its key trade routes across urban and rural settlements.
- Strong digital literacy with proficiency in CRM software, inventory tools, and data reporting platforms.
- Exceptional relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication skills with a willingness to travel extensively within the designated area.
- Accelerate your professional growth within a rapidly expanding, high-impact renewable energy sector.
- Collaborate with an open-minded, multicultural team driven by innovation and global social impact.
- Access structured, tailored learning and development opportunities through the Sun King Center for Leadership.