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Area Business Manager

d.light Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-08-15
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d.light is hiring an Area Business Manager to lead sales activities across a defined territory in Kenya, driving revenue for PAYGO and portable solar products. The role involves managing Territory Business Executives, building outlet relationships, and achieving monthly and quarterly sales targets. This is a full-time field-based position requiring strong sales leadership and a valid Kenya Driving License.

  • Manages all d.light sales activities within a defined territory
  • Leads and coordinates Territory Business Executives
  • Targets PAYGO and portable solar product revenue growth
  • Requires 4-5 years of relevant sales experience
  • Field-based role averaging 4 days per week on the road

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  • Required4+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
  • RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
  • PreferredPractical evidence in sales, Business Management, Solar energyThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
  • RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
  • UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.

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  • Role specificCover letter or short employer message
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  • In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to d.light and the role in Not specified.
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  • How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
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Original source description

The job holder will be responsible for managing all d.light sales activities within a defined geographical territory to achieve revenue targets for PAYGO and portables.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ensure proper visibility and availability of d.light products in the territory assigned.
  • Provide reports as required, give feedback on market intelligence and competition.
  • Ensure timely and proper execution of sales activities within the designated territory.
  • Achievement of defines targets (sales in & out, merchandising, outlet growth, customer satisfaction, outlet stockholding, sales per outlet, journey planning).
  • Ensure recruited outlets meet the defines criteria.
  • Manage and co-ordinate Territory Business Executives (TBEs) within assigned locations.
  • Journey planning for self and for Territory Business Executives (TBEs) – ensuring that movement within designated geographies is planned for optimal time & cost efficiency.
  • Manage business relationships with outlets in designated territory to ensure stock availability at all times and in the desired quantities.
  • Ensure adequate stock of Point of Sale materials and enforcement of in-store merchandising.
  • Train outlet owners/ managers on d.light products, selling tools, Point of Sale materials and warranty handling.
  • Provide learning and improvement feedback on the execution plan to the Regional Business Manager.
  • Co-ordinate Regional Outlet activities i.e. make orders for them, ensure the Territory Business Executive work to move stock outs for reorder.
  • KPIs
  • Deliver within the set sales targets (monthly and quarterly) on PAYGO and Portable portfolio.
  • Optimized active sales head count.

Requirements

  • Skills and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Previous

Experience

  • working as a Territory Sales Manager.
  • Relevant industry background in a related industry with 4-5 years of sales
  • will be an added advantage.
  • working in a rapid sales growth environment.
  • Proven track record of hitting and exceeding targets and building partnerships.
  • Excellent people skills.
  • An ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
  • Demonstrate problem solving capability – ability to create win-win situations while deriving desired numbers and outcomes.
  • Willingness to spend an average of 4 days a week in the field.
  • A valid Kenya Driving License.
  • Strong mindset for continuous improvement and meeting or exceeding expectations and able to demonstrate complete discretion and confidentiality.
  • Passion for social enterprise, development of people and environment benefits.
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