Area Business Manager – Direct Sales (Ede, Osun State)

About the role

The Area Business Manager will lead the direct distribution of Sun King EasyBuy solar products in the Ede area. Reporting to the Regional Business Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales, ensuring timely collections, and expanding the network of Energy Officers.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, train and retain a team of at least 40 Energy Officers, using local influencers such as village heads, teachers and farmers.
• Provide comprehensive training on sales, collections, product knowledge, technical aspects, inventory and logistics.
• Define clear daily tasks, routes and targets for Energy Officers and ensure they have the tools to meet them.
• Conduct weekly field visits and weekly touch‑points with each Energy Officer to resolve issues and monitor performance.
• Assist Energy Officers in completing their first five sales to guarantee proper understanding of sales and collection processes.
• Organise joint field activities, night and market activations, and community events to boost group sales.
• Report weekly progress and challenges to the Regional Business Manager.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing field sales teams in a direct‑to‑consumer environment.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills, with the ability to motivate large teams.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to Sun King’s mission of providing clean, affordable energy.

Required skills