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 250 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: Area Sales Manager (PAYGO)
Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Edo or Kano
Reporting to: Regional Sales Manager (PAYGO)
The Role: The Area Sales Manager (PAYGO) will take full operational responsibility for all market-side functions of the direct sales business: setting up supply chain operations; recruiting, training and leading Energy Officers in the territory
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Prospect & shortlist Area distributors for final selection interview by RSM or Sales Head
- Recruit, train & develop team of 30 Energy officers in the designated Area HQ as per laid down guidelines
- Daily monitoring and joint field work with Energy officers to ensure that 50% of EO’s are active daily
- Meet weekly and monthly Sales targets
- Monitor Energy officers to ensure they adhere to all post sales collection activities including client calls and client visits
This position reports directly to the Regional Sales Manager (PAYGO) and involves 15 – 20 days of travel per month.
The ideal candidate:
Is a graduate degree/diploma holder from a recognized University
Has minimum 2 years’ experience in Sales or Sales related environments like Sales coordination or Channel management such as recruiting distributors or agents
Is well versed with the local market geography, language and trade market.
Must reside in the designated Area HQ
Has working knowledge of MS office, email and smartphone apps
We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate and excited about the opportunity to bring honest, affordable, energy to homes in Africa. 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.
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