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Job Title:  Field Sales Agents (10 Jobs)

Organisation: African Clean Energy (ACE)

Duty Station: Arua, Uganda

About Organisation:

African Clean Energy (ACE) is a B-Corp certified enterprise that produces and distributes the ACE One solar-biomass hybrid energy system. A small-yet-powerful smokeless stove, it will virtually eradicate the catastrophic impact that traditional cooking and heating methods inflict on health, environment, and poverty in developing countries around the world, and provides electricity.

Job Summary:   We are seeking dynamic and dedicated Field Sales Agents to join our team. This role is crucial in the distribution, maintenance and customer adoption of the ACE One clean cooking stove. The Field Sales Agent will be able to provide consumer finance to our customers and will also be responsible for the overall health and repayment rate of your customer portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills and a passion for making a tangible impact in underserved communities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven company that is making a real difference in the world.
• Work with a talented and passionate team dedicated to innovative solutions for clean energy access.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Identify potential customers and introduce them to the ACE One;
• Perform stove demonstrations to showcase the stove and our sustainable fuels and gather prospect information to follow up;
• Demonstrate the benefits and encourage the adoption of sustainable fuels;
• Advise customers of eligibility criteria for consumer finance options and perform KYC surveys to determine eligibility;
• Follow up with prospects by introducing the stove and fuels to additional family members;
• Close sales and complete all sales documentation accurately;
• Introduce the customer to ACE Connect and educate them about the benefits and encourage them to sync to gather the usage data from the stove;
• Perform after sales services such as customer training, preventative maintenance, fuel distribution, ensure regular repayments are made, etc.;
• Monitor the overall health of your consumer finance portfolio and ensure any missed payments are addressed immediately;
• Work closely with the Coordinator to look after all customers in your portfolio in terms of maintenance, repayments and the gathering of usage data;
• Any other tasks assigned deemed necessary by management.

 



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• Minimum UACE or Diploma or equivalent experience in Sales, Marketing, or any business related field
• Proven experience as a Field Sales Representative or similar role preferably in renewable energy
• Recommendation and Residence letter from LC 1 Office
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets and deliver results consistently
• Strong knowledge of sales principles, methods, practices, and techniques
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Results-driven with the ability to focus on achieving set objectives and goals
• Ability to analyze market trends and develop effective sales strategies
• Must be a native of the location applied for.
• Ability to speak and communicate in the local language he/she is applying for.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work flexible hours

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about making a positive impact in underserved communities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work effectively in diverse environments.

NB: African Clean Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply:  

All interested candidates send their applications via Email to: careersuganda@africancleanenergy.com (Please include preferred location when applying via Email.

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