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We’re seeking high-performing and driven sales people for new District Coordinator positions in Zambia.
Location:
Central Province Zambia –
Covering Serenje, Chitambo, Luano, Mukushi
districts
Contract type:
Fixed-term – 12 month
Rate / Salary:
3,865.20 ZMW gross per month (inclusive of allowances). A sales related incentive bonus scheme is also available
About Namene
Namene is a business that believes people and planet should come first. We provide affordable, highly reliable, everyday devices to those who need them the most. We harness clean technology to transform lives and livelihoods.
Without ever compromising on quality, we make sure our products are always affordable and accessible to all by enabling our customers to buy what they need when they are able to, or by using their carbon-saving value to minimise prices through the sale of high-integrity carbon credits.
Role Overview
The District Coordinator will work closely with key stakeholders and shall be directly responsible for planning, executing, and managing sales of Namene clean energy products in the districts they are responsible for. They will recruit, capacity-build and supervise a team of sales and After-Sales agents in the districts, alongside managing products, stock and organisational resources.
Responsibilities include
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Ensure all operations in the district are carried out in an appropriate and cost-effective way.
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Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee stock management and warehouse processes at district level.
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Ensure the organisation’s processes remain compliant with district procedures and processes.
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Formulate an operational work plan and weekly and monthly team targets in the district.
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Manage the district budgets.
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Identify ways to improve the quality of customer service in the district.
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Planning, reporting, and scheduling of site visits and sales of clean energy products in the district.
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Provide local quality control in the data collection and management for the projects in the district.
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Identify, manage, and securing local warehouse/storage.
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Meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales goals.
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Help determine pricing schedules for promotions, negotiations, and light donations.
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Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
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Responsible for lead generation and product sales for lights and other products in the assigned districts.
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Ensure complete capture of sales data at point of sale by sales agents and provide local quality control in data collection and management for projects in the district.
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Manage and retain relationships with existing clients, and train Sales Agents
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Provide local assistance to troubleshoot and report back to the After Sales Manager on warranty issues and provide records of lights repaired or replaced and their faults
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Regularly travel to project sites to supervise distribution activities.
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Manage and track performance of a team of sales and after sales agents
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Collect and Deposit cash from Sales agents.
Candidate requirements
Essential
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Field based experience in business to consumers sales is a must
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Excellent team player
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Ability to lead an effective team and delegate tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
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A diploma level qualification in sales, business administration (or similar), or equivalent work experience
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Strong skills in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and the use of databases
To apply
Please complete the application form, ensuring you submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should include your interest in wanting to join Namene and why you believe you are a great candidate for this role. Closing date for applications is 12th March 2024 with interviews due to take place shortly after.
Why join the Namene team?
Join a team that believes business can be a force for good. We turn ambition into innovation and profit into purpose.
From problem-solving product designers to superstar sales agents, we need a diverse team of talented colleagues to deliver our purpose to empower every community through clean technology.
Namene offers a host of benefits for all our team members, including:
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Hybrid working: flexible and remote working with a talented team of colleagues from all over the world.
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Career development opportunities: as a growing company, we’re able to provide opportunities for career progression and development and the chance to really make a mark in both Namene and the clean energy sector.
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A career filled with purpose: be part of an impact-driven company working to transform lives and livelihoods through clean technology.
Company culture
At Namene, we understand that good business isn’t just about what you do, but how you do it.
We’re guided by our values: integrity, care, accountability, courage, inclusion, aspiration, creativity and collaboration.
These values are embedded in all the work we do. As a fast-growing company, we are often looking for passionate people who share our beliefs.
As a team, we are global and diverse. We value every team member’s unique background, experience and skills. As a hybrid company, our culture is trust-based and supportive, to provide team members with flexibility and ownership of their work.
