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Are you looking for Marketing jobs in Kenya 2025 today? then you might be interested in Area Trade Developer job at Sun King
About the Organisation
Sun King, formerly known as Greenlight Planet, is a leading provider of off-grid solar energy solutions, dedicated to delivering affordable and reliable electricity to the 1.8 billion people worldwide without dependable access to power.
Established in 2007 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Sun King has expanded its reach across 40 countries in Africa and Asia, positively impacting over 128 million users through its diverse range of solar products, including lanterns, home systems, and institutional solutions.
The company has been recognized for its innovative approach, securing significant investments such as a $70 million funding led by LeapFrog Investments in 2023 to further its mission. Sun King fosters a dynamic work culture that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to sustainable energy access, offering various job opportunities with competitive arrangements.
Its business model combines product sales with flexible financing options, including pay-as-you-go plans, ensuring affordability for diverse customer needs. Guided by core values of integrity, excellence, and social impact, Sun King actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and economic development. For more information, visit their official website at www.sunking.com
Kenya
Full Time
Job Title
Area Trade Developer job at Sun King
Sun King
Job Description
The Area Trade Developer is responsible for managing and scaling a sales agent network for Sun King’s mobile phone product line. Duties include recruiting and certifying agents, ensuring strong sales productivity, driving repayments, and monitoring repayment risks such as First Payment Defaults (FPDs). The role requires extensive fieldwork to visit and support agents, maintain stock availability, enforce compliance with policies, and ensure brand visibility. The incumbent will also engage in customer-focused activities like sales activations and will collaborate with internal teams to align market insights with strategy.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Recruit, train, and certify new and existing agents for phone sales.
Maintain an active base of agents in line with monthly sales targets.
Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly unit sales goals.
Drive activations and campaigns to boost sales in assigned markets.
Train agents on collections to improve repayment performance.
Track and resolve First Payment Defaults (FPDs) and at-risk accounts.
Support agents with repossessions and repayment assistance.
Conduct daily agent visits with clear route plans.
Ensure adequate phone stock availability and enforce inventory policies.
Guarantee agents are properly branded according to guidelines.
Participate in “Table Meetings” and other forums to promote sales.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Degree or Diploma in a business-related field OR 4+ years in sales within FMCG, microfinance, banking, or telecom.
At least 2 years of active driving experience with a valid license (preferred).
Skills & Competencies
Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.
Deep knowledge of urban and rural markets.
Field sales expertise; target-driven mindset.
Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools.
Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
Willingness to travel extensively (5 days/week in the field).
Passion for improving lives in underserved communities.
How to Apply
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS:
Interested and qualified candidates are advised that all applications should be submitted online.
To apply please click on the APPLY button below.
