Website Sun King
Sun King
Job Overview: Inverter Team Leader
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Company: Sun King
Sector: Renewable Energy / Fintech / Off-grid Solar
Role Summary
The Inverter Team Leader is responsible for driving solar inverter sales and managing a high-performing network of commission-based agents. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, field execution, and strategic leadership to expand market reach and ensure strong financial performance (repayments) within the device financing landscape.
Key Responsibilities
1. Agent Acquisition & Development
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Recruitment: Identify and certify agents from internal solar pools and external sources (technicians/salespeople).
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Training: Conduct technical and sales training to ensure agents meet certification standards.
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Retention: Maintain a robust agent base aligned with quarterly growth goals.
2. Sales & Productivity
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Targets: Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly unit sales goals.
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Performance: Monitor and improve average monthly agent productivity.
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Activations: Organize and lead market-level sales activities and roadshows.
3. Portfolio & Collection Management
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Repayment: Train agents on collection techniques to ensure healthy portfolio performance.
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Risk Mitigation: Track First Payment Default (FPD) and “At Risk” accounts; assist agents in resolution.
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Repossessions: Oversee the process for inverter account repossessions when necessary.
4. Marketing & Customer Experience
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Digital: Develop social media campaigns to drive lead generation.
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Field Marketing: Execute targeted activations in high-traffic areas (malls, gated communities).
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Feedback: Maintain a client feedback dashboard to improve satisfaction and coordinate with the After-Sales team on warranties.
5. Operations & Team Leadership
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Mentorship: Set clear goals and promote team well-being and motivation.
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Inventory: Ensure agents have sufficient stock while complying with inventory policies.
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Field Presence: Execute daily agent visits with defined route plans (5 days/week in the field).
Candidate Profile
| Requirement | Description |
| Education | Degree in Engineering or a related field from a reputable university. |
| Experience | Minimum 4 years in inverter sales or the renewable energy sector. |
| Technical Skill | Deep knowledge of solar PV systems; EPRA licensing is a major plus. |
| Soft Skills | Strong leadership, problem-solving, and “people-person” skills. |
| Digital Literacy | Proficiency in CRM tools, MS Excel, and PowerPoint. |
| Mobility | Willingness to travel extensively (80% field-based). |
What Sun King Offers
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Professional Growth: Specialized training through the Sun King Centre for Leadership.
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Impact: A chance to transform lives by providing clean energy to underserved markets.
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Global Culture: Work within a diverse, collaborative, and mission-driven international team.
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Innovation: Be at the forefront of the “Pay-As-You-Go” (PAYG) fintech revolution.
About Sun King
Sun King is the world’s leading off-grid solar company, having connected over 20 million homes across Africa and Asia. Through innovative financing, they make high-quality solar energy affordable, allowing customers to replace expensive kerosene and diesel with sustainable power.
To apply for this job please visit sunking.pinpointhq.com.