About the Role
Sun King is the world's leading off-grid solar energy company, providing reliable power to over 82 million customers across Africa and Asia. We are currently looking for a driven and results-oriented Area Business Manager to join our EasyBuy Direct Sales team in Afikpo, Nigeria. In this onsite role, you will coordinate sales, collections, and distribution operations while leading a network of Energy Officers to expand our clean energy mission sustainably.
Key Responsibilities- Recruit, train, and retain a high-performing team of at least 40 Energy Officers within the assigned Afikpo territory.
- Drive robust field sales processes, ensuring sales and collection targets established by the Regional Business Manager are consistently met or exceeded.
- Conduct daily field visits, joint fieldwork, and weekly touchpoints to coach team members and resolve operational challenges.
- Provide world-class customer service, ensuring all inquiries, deliveries, and warranty issues are resolved promptly within 24 hours.
- Control marketing and operational spend efficiently to maximize return on investment across the territory.
- Monitor competitor activities in the region and implement proactive strategies to protect and grow the Sun King brand.
- Bachelor degree in a business-related field or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 3 years of hands-on sales experience with a strong understanding of the local Afikpo territory.
- Proficiency in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, planning, and customer care skills.
- Proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships while driving operational excellence.
- Professional growth opportunities within a fast-growing, high-social-impact renewable energy industry.
- Collaborative, open-minded, and multicultural work culture with enthusiastic colleagues.
- Access to structured, tailored learning and development programs through the Sun King Center for Leadership.