Assistant Field Sales Manager- Mutomo Job Solar Panda

Sales & Marketing Jobs, Solar Panda Jobs. Responsible for supporting field sales targets, recruiting and onboarding sales agents, coaching and supervising field teams, monitoring market trends and customer behaviour, identifying new sales opportunities, supporting lead generation, and implementing local sales initiatives. Requires at least two years’ experience in sales or microfinance, preferably in rural areas, with experience supporting sales teams. The position is based in Mutomo and requires field-based work.

Role Profile 

• The successful Assistant Field Sales Manager (AFSM) will support the Field Sales Manager in achieving area sales targets by assisting with recruiting, training, supervising and motivating a strong team of commission-based sales agents. The AFSM plays a key role in ensuring Field Agents are equipped, supported and performing effectively to drive sales growth.  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Field Sales Manager in achieving sales targets within the assigned area.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding and training new Field Agents.
• Accompany Field Agents during field activities, providing coaching, support and performance feedback.
• Work closely with the Field Sales Manager to monitor market dynamics, including customer behaviour, product demand and competitor activities and provide timely feedback to management.
• Identify new sales opportunities and contribute to lead generation strategies.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement local sales initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in sales or micro-finance, preferably in rural areas.
• Experience in supporting or managing sales teams is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, strategize and act to achieve set outcomes.
• Minimum education qualification of a diploma in a relevant field is an added advantage.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

How to Apply

If this position sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your cover letter and CV to RecruitmentKE@solarpanda.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Kindly reference the job title in your application.