Sanergy Sales & Operations Officer Job Opening in Kenya 2015
Job Title: Sales & Operations Officer
Reports to: Area Manager
Department: Sales & Operations
About Sanergy: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements.
Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life – as small businesses.
We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing.
We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable by-products, such as organic fertilizer and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the by-products to Kenyan farms.
Since November 2011, we have launched over 500 Fresh Life Toilets to a network of 250 Fresh Life Operators. We have collected and converted over 3,500 tons of waste. At the same time, we have built a team of almost 200 people.
For our work, we have been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World Doing Social Good and one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Africa.
Job Summary: The objective of this role is to expand our franchise network, by identifying and selling our product to local entrepreneurs who are interested in pursuing the sanitation business.
The Sales & Operations Officer is responsible for selling Sanergy’s Fresh Life Toilets in the communities allocated and the management and support of field activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Meet established sales targets, goals, and quotas (which shall be communicated separately)
- Establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the assigned sales area
- Maintain contact with clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction
- Recruitment & selection of prospective Fresh Life Operators
- Ongoing Fresh Life Operators Management
Requirements
- Strong sales experience (ideally 2+ years) – required
- Proven track record of success – required
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels – required
- Ability to build relationships – required
- Determined to succeed – required
- Outgoing and proactive – required
- Planning and organisational skills – required
- Fluent English and Kiswahili – required
- Diploma in business/development studies – required
- Current or past residency Mukuru/Tassia – desired
What we offer: We offer an interesting and challenging position within a multicultural and dynamic company, selling a product and service that makes a significant positive impact, and working with a highly motivated team who is passionate about the cause.
If you are interested and believe you possess the necessary skills and background, please CLICK HERE to submit your cover letter and CV online