Sales Agents Wanted
Ready to take on a challenge? Join our team at WidEnergy Africa Limited. If you’re driven and ready to make an impact, we want you. Read on and apply now!
Who we are;
WidEnergy is a women-led consumer financing and last mile distribution start-up, focusing on solar solutions, founded in 2016 in Lusaka, Zambia. We are dedicated to the empowerment of women and providing last-mile distribution of clean energy solutions.
To date, WidEnergy has provided Solar Home Systems (SHS) to over 13,000 customers.
Our values
At WidEnergy Africa Limited, we are guided by our commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, fostering teamwork, striving for excellence, promoting inclusion and empowerment, respecting the environment, and upholding integrity.
About the role
We are scaling the business, and are in search of new agents who resonate with our mission of empowering rural women with access to clean solar energy solutions and facilitating more enriching lives for themselves and their communities.
We are seeking sales agents who have the following characteristics and skills:
Possess business or sales experience
Demonstrate experience in community volunteering or mobilisation
Familiar with their community’s whereabouts and significant landmarks
Knowledge of how to use a smartphone/must possess a smartphone
Exhibit strong networking and marketing capabilities
Display self-confidence in their abilities
Uphold accountability and responsibility
Demonstrate resilience and reliability
Should be very trustworthy
Show dedication and commitment to their work
Exhibit problem-solving skills
Possess effective communication and interpersonal abilities
Job description
Generate new good quality sales for the company
Gather initial credit-screening information
Refer clients to customer care upon product purchase decision
Provide accurate product details, including sales terms, duration, aftersale and warranty
Identify potential collaboration opportunities with organisations/cooperatives for community projects
Serve as the primary contact between clients and the company in the operating areas
Develop and maintain client relationships through clients visitations
Assist in conducting market research to identify community trends and revenue opportunities
Support Team Leads with client repayments, visiting unreachable clients and repossessions
Familiarise yourself with additional products offered by the company, beyond solar home systems
Requirements
Valid NRC copy
20 years and above
Registered phone number
G.12 certificate
Smartphone knowledge/possession of a smartphone is a must (WidEnergy provides smartphones on loan basis for Sales Agents)
Benefits of working with us
Increase profits and improve livelihoods through commission-based earnings
Gain valuable business skills and opportunities
Receive support from our customer care and sales service team
Provide affordable solar energy solutions to your community
Contribute to improving lives and income, particularly for women, in your community
Access to training and capacity-building opportunities
Zero Tolerance Policy
WidEnergy Africa Limited strictly enforces a Zero Tolerance Policy against actions including, but not limited to, misuse of funds, deception, lying to clients, fraud, corruption, negligence, assault, alcohol and drug abuse, and absenteeism from work.
If you embody these qualities and are eager to contribute to our cause we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of rural communities.
WidEnergy is an equal employer and does not discriminate based on sex, gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, race, and disability. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only candidates from the following locations are encouraged to apply : Kabwe, Chongwe, Ndola,Livingstone, Zimba, Chingola, Serenje, Lundazi, Petauke and Chipata.
Send an email declaring your interest to;
The HR, WidEnergy Africa – jobs@widenergyafrica.com
Applications close on the 31st of March 2024.
