BURN

Territory Sales Manager - Zambia

BURN  •  Lusaka, ZM (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

About the role

BURN is looking for a Territory Sales Manager who will be responsible for leading and executing sales strategies within their assigned territory to achieve revenue and sales targets.

This role involves managing a team of sales representatives, building and nurturing client relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Team leaders and agents in the assigned province to drive quality sales as per the set forecast.
  • Communicate to agents and customers on Company policies and procedures.
  • Stock management: stocks with agents specifically to minimize loss.
  • Reporting on key activities in the field: sales, financial reconciliation, data entry by agents, stock levels, verification, and creditability of data.
  • Training team leaders, agents, and customers on the relevant business procedures.
  • Sales target management including team leader and agent recruitment.
  • Work closely with warehouse officers and logistics providers to ensure timely delivery of products to the sales agents.
  • Identify and develop new distribution partnerships targeting wholesalers, retailers, financial institutions, corporations, government institutions, and NGOs.
  • Regional performance reporting including team performance to target.
  • Gather critical market information on the improved cookstove sector, BURN’s distribution partners, competitor activity, and other key areas of the market.
  • Market visits and travel as required by the business.
  • Other assigned tasks as per the business requirements

Skills and Experience:

  • A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, preferably in a related industry.
  • Based within or willing to relocate to the assigned province.
  • Knowledge of sales strategies, techniques, and best practices.
  • Experience in assisting with strategic projects or initiatives.
  • Prior experience in recruiting, training, and managing sales teams.
  • Ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve sales targets.
  • Understanding of supply chain and distribution processes.
  • Experience in managing relationships with distribution partners or clients.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Proven ability to identify and develop new distribution partnerships.
  • Knowledge of market analysis and business development strategies.
  • Knowledge of competitors and market trends.
  • Proficiency in office software and administrative tasks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Portuguese.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and external partners.

Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

BURN

About BURN

BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves.

BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa.

Our team – half of whom are women – produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental & social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International.

BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ruiru, Kiambu, KE
Year Founded
2011
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