Since the sale of our first kit in 2013, SunCulture has been on a mission to help smallholder farmers in Africa improve both crop yields and quality. We are driven to constantly innovate and improve our technology to make solar powered irrigation solutions truly affordable for the millions of farmers on the continent

About Role 

Reporting to the Business Development Associate, the Sales Representative – Partnerships is primarily responsible for coordinating sales activities across partner outlets and any other partnership roles assigned to him/her. The role is field-based and requires proper planning within the assigned region. The successful candidate should be keen on working in a thriving social impact business focused on small-scale farmers to transform livelihoods.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team, towards achieving the set customer leads and sales targets allocated within the assigned partner outlets
• Report to the assigned outlet, ensure that our products are in proper working condition and pitch SunCulture products to customers visiting the outlets
• Monitor and push for sales closures by the partners per the set sales targets.
• Establish a rapport with partners and clients to ensure that they understand SunCulture products and act as a SunCulture brand ambassador
• Collaborate with partners in field activities including but not limited to farmer events like ASK shows, market storms, door-to-door visits, and road shows to promote SunCulture products and services
• Work closely with the Business Development team to facilitate weekly check-ins with our partner to ensure seamless partnership operations
• Support the sales cycle process for acquired customers by ensuring that timely dispatch and installation is done.
• Contribute to enhancing customer experience for SunCulture’s customers by promptly reporting arising after-sales issues to ensure service and brand strength.
• Training partners on SunCulture products

Qualifications

• A minimum of a diploma in a relevant field. A degree is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in a sales role in the energy sector
• Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quota
• Strong leadership abilities and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think and plan strategically, plan, manage, and act to achieve set outcomes.
• Ability to work under high pressure and meet set targets
• Independent thinker with proactive decision-making capabilities
• Experience working in a dynamic environment
• Effective organization and time management skills