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Area Sales Manager - North Coast
Solar Panda
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Solar Panda
- Position
- Area Sales Manager - North Coast
- Location
- North Coast, Kenya
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience
- 6 years leading sales managers
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business-related field
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 30 October 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 13 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Solar Panda is hiring an Area Sales Manager for the North Coast region to oversee shop operations and sales activities. You will lead field teams to drive customer acquisition, revenue growth, and loan repayment performance in rural communities.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Base salary plus sales commission structure
- Focus on rural community development via solar loans
- Reports directly to Head of Sales
What’s offered
- Competitive compensation package comprising base salary and sales commission.
- Full-time position reporting to the Head of Sales.
Key responsibilities
- Implement company sales strategy within the assigned area.
- Lead Field Sales Managers, Assistant FSMs, and Field Agents to meet targets.
- Monitor customer repayment performance and support teams in maintaining levels.
- Conduct field visits to assess performance, product knowledge, and service standards.
- Collaborate with HR on recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Provide market insights and competitor analysis to senior management.
- Build strong customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations.
Who should apply?
This role suits experienced sales leaders with a business background who excel in strategic planning and managing large field teams in rural settings.
Key requirements
- 6 years sales leadership experience
- Business degree or diploma
- Strategic decision-making capability
- Team building expertise
- Strong communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience working in rural areas, particularly the North Coast.
- Professional sales training.
How to apply
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
**About Solar Panda**
Solar Panda is a Canadian high-growth, clean-tech company providing home solar systems and appliances to customers in Kenya who lack access to electricity. Our loan-to-own model enables families to afford reliable electricity and life-changing appliances, significantly improving their lives.
Solar Panda provides innovative solar power systems for lighting and TV in rural communities. Our loan-to-own model allows households to have electricity for less than the daily cost of kerosene and mobile phone charging. With over 1 billion people worldwide without access to electricity, we believe that access to electricity should be a right for everyone, everywhere.
**Role Profile**
We are seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager (ASM) to oversee shop operations and sales activities within a designated Area. The role is accountable for driving customer acquisition, revenue growth, and loan repayment performance, while ensuring operational efficiency, staff integrity, and compliance with company standards. The ASM will lead and develop sales teams, implement effective sales strategies, and provide market insights to senior management. This is a full‑time position reporting to the Head of sales, with a competitive compensation package comprising of base salary and sales commission.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement and drive the company’s sales strategy within the assigned area of operation.
- Manage and lead sales teams (Field Sales Managers, Assistant Field Sales Managers, and Field Agents) to deliver the set targets.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to expand the customer base and drive sustainable growth.
- Monitor customer repayment performance and support teams in maintaining company-set levels.
- Conduct field visits to assess performance, product knowledge, and customer service standards.
- Collaborate with HR on recruitment, training, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
- Provide market insights and competitor analysis to inform senior management decisions.
- Build strong customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations.
**Academic Qualification & Work Experience**
- 6 years of experience in leading sales managers with the capability for strategic decisions.
- Proven experience working in rural areas, particularly in the North Coast, will be an added advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a Business-related field.
**Personal Attributes**
- Exceptional leadership, people management and strategic thinking skills.
- Professional sales training is an added advantage.
- Proven excellence in team building and managing a network of field teams.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
The company places a high priority on personal integrity and with respect for customers and co-workers.
**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Solar Panda**
Solar Panda Kenya Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, tribe, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Solar Panda is a Canadian high-growth, clean-tech company providing home solar systems and appliances to customers in Kenya who lack access to electricity. Our loan-to-own model enables families to afford reliable electricity and life-changing appliances, significantly improving their lives.
Solar Panda provides innovative solar power systems for lighting and TV in rural communities. Our loan-to-own model allows households to have electricity for less than the daily cost of kerosene and mobile phone charging. With over 1 billion people worldwide without access to electricity, we believe that access to electricity should be a right for everyone, everywhere.
**Role Profile**
We are seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager (ASM) to oversee shop operations and sales activities within a designated Area. The role is accountable for driving customer acquisition, revenue growth, and loan repayment performance, while ensuring operational efficiency, staff integrity, and compliance with company standards. The ASM will lead and develop sales teams, implement effective sales strategies, and provide market insights to senior management. This is a full‑time position reporting to the Head of sales, with a competitive compensation package comprising of base salary and sales commission.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement and drive the company’s sales strategy within the assigned area of operation.
- Manage and lead sales teams (Field Sales Managers, Assistant Field Sales Managers, and Field Agents) to deliver the set targets.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to expand the customer base and drive sustainable growth.
- Monitor customer repayment performance and support teams in maintaining company-set levels.
- Conduct field visits to assess performance, product knowledge, and customer service standards.
- Collaborate with HR on recruitment, training, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
- Provide market insights and competitor analysis to inform senior management decisions.
- Build strong customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations.
**Academic Qualification & Work Experience**
- 6 years of experience in leading sales managers with the capability for strategic decisions.
- Proven experience working in rural areas, particularly in the North Coast, will be an added advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a Business-related field.
**Personal Attributes**
- Exceptional leadership, people management and strategic thinking skills.
- Professional sales training is an added advantage.
- Proven excellence in team building and managing a network of field teams.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
The company places a high priority on personal integrity and with respect for customers and co-workers.
**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Solar Panda**
Solar Panda Kenya Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, tribe, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.