Area Business Manager – Direct Sales (Orelope, Oyo State)

About the role

The Area Business Manager will coordinate sales, collections and distribution operations for Sun King’s EasyBuy solar products in Orelope, Oyo State. Reporting to the Regional Business Manager, West, the role is responsible for building a high‑performing team of Energy Officers who sell clean, affordable solar solutions on a pay‑as‑you‑go basis.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, train and retain at least 40 Energy Officers, leveraging local influencers such as village heads, teachers and religious leaders.
• 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 demonstrate and sell products.
• Conduct weekly field visits and touch‑points with each Energy Officer, resolving issues and reporting progress to the Regional Business Manager.
• Lead the first five sales of each Energy Officer to ensure mastery of sales and collection processes.
• Organise joint field activities, night and market activations, and community engagements to drive group sales.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing sales teams in a direct‑distribution environment.
• Strong ability to recruit, coach and motivate field staff.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with community leaders and customers.
• Results‑oriented mindset with a focus on achieving sales and collection targets.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned area.

Required skills