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Sun King is the world’s leading off-grid solar energy company, delivering affordable solar solutions to over 20 million households across Africa and Asia. Combining innovative product design, fintech, and large-scale distribution, Sun King helps 1.8 billion people without reliable grid access to power their homes and businesses. The company’s pay-as-you-go solar model enables customers to make small daily payments through mobile money or cash, eventually owning their solar equipment outright. With over 2,800 full-time employees in 12 countries and more than 28,000 field agents, Sun King is at the forefront of sustainable energy access and social transformation.
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Kenya
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Full Time
Deadline:
31 Aug 2025
Job Title
Area Business Manager jo at Sun King
Sun King
Job Description
Reporting to the Regional Business Manager, the Area Business Manager will oversee the recruitment, training, and management of Energy Officers, who drive sales and collections in rural and off-grid communities. The role includes ensuring sales targets are met, implementing robust field sales and collection processes, resolving customer issues promptly, and driving team motivation. The Area Business Manager will also act as the bridge between Energy Officers and Sun King’s regional leadership, ensuring professional management, compliance with processes, and a focus on delivering affordable, reliable solar energy solutions to customers.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Recruit, train, and manage a team of at least 40 Energy Officers in the assigned area.
Provide continuous training to Energy Officers in sales, collections, product knowledge, logistics, and customer service.
Ensure Energy Officers understand their daily tasks, sales routes, and targets.
Conduct daily field visits and weekly touchpoints with Energy Officers to provide guidance and resolve issues.
Conduct joint sales and collection activities with Energy Officers, including night activations, market visits, and group sales events.
Achieve and exceed monthly sales and collection targets as set by the Regional Business Manager.
Monitor and review daily collections, ensuring timely follow-ups and effective repossessions when necessary.
Deliver world-class customer service by ensuring product delivery, installation, payment training, and warranty support are addressed within 24 hours.
Conduct weekly review meetings with Energy Officers, motivating them and recognizing top performers.
Provide regular updates to the Regional Business Manager on sales, collections, recruitment, and customer issues.
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Minimum of a diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field; a degree is an added advantage.
At least 3 years of field sales experience in FMCG, Micro-Finance, Telecom, or related industries.
Strong ability to manage and motivate teams in rural and off-grid environments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Process-oriented, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Passion for social impact, energy access, and rural community development.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build relationships with community influencers and local institutions.
