Greenlight Planet is a US-based global leader dedicated to delivering safe, affordable solar energy products to more than 2 billion people who live off the electric grid around the world.
Our Sun King solar- powered lights and phone chargers are used in more than 5 million homes in South Asia, East Africa and West Africa today. Our mission is to replace the dirty and dangerous kerosene lanterns used by under-electrified consumers across the globe.
Our products have earned huge recognition, including a ranking as “the best solar lamp” by the Economist Magazine and ‘best-in-category’ prizes from the World Bank’s Lighting Global program.
The Company has also won numerous awards including the recent 2016 Ashden International Award – the world’s most prestigious green award for excellence in sustainable energy. The award acknowledges the major strides Greenlight Planet has made to increase energy access through micro-financing in disadvantaged communities.
Today, with over 400 full-time Greenlighters in 8 countries, we are amazed at how each new team member contributes unique and innovative solutions to this global challenge, from new product designs, to better training strategies, to more efficient logistical systems. We listen closely to each other to improve our products, our service, and ultimately, the lives of our consumers.
Position: Head of Sales (EasyBuy), Ghana
Job Location: Accra, Ghana
Reporting to: Global Business Leader, EasyBuy
About the role:
We are looking for a Senior Business Leader reporting directly into the Global Business Leader for our direct EasyBuy business. Ghana is one of the key focus markets for Greenlight Planet offering immense growth potential and long term business prospects.
Key responsibilities for the role:
- Build and manage the direct sales distribution channel across the country
- Recruit, develop and manage the direct sales teams
- Ensure 100% compliance to set processes for sales, collections, repossessions and after-sales services (warranty, repairs etc.)
- Set targets and manage the performance of the sales teams
- Drive Field training activity & productivity of Sales Agents
- Develop strong working relations with stakeholders both internally and externally
The ideal Head of Sales:
- Graduate Degree from an accredited University
- Excellent communication skills in English and local language.
- 6+ six years’ sales experience managing distribution and channel driven businesses across Ghana (multiple geographies within the country).
- Experience managing large field sales team is preferable
- Should be willing to travel 15-20 days a month within Ghana.
- Must have working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Sharp problem-solving ability, process orientation and capable to drive sales rigor/results.
We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate and excited about the opportunity to bring honest, affordable, energy to homes in Africa and Asia. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Greenlight Planet offers a competitive salary, a fun, supportive work environment and opportunities for continued professional growth within a fast-growing global enterprise.
Greenlight Planet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, HIV/Aids, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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