Job Vacancies @ Easy Solar β 4 Positions
Easy Solar is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Asset Finance Associate
2.) Corporate Sales Manager
3.) Technical Sales Representative
4.) Head Of Sales
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Asset Finance Associate
About Us
Easy Solar is a leading solar company in West Africa, distributing and financing high-quality solar products and appliances for those with limited or no access to the conventional grid. Customers can finance their purchase over time by paying in weekly or monthly installments, with the option to pay via cash or mobile money. To date, Easy Solar has reached more than 1,000,000 beneficiaries, distributed through its extensive network of agents and outlets throughout Sierra Leone and Liberia.
About the Asset Finance Associate Role
The Asset Finance Associate role involves proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities, building relationships with corporate clients and financial institutions, and managing partnerships to expand access to Easy Solar products. The associate will work closely with companies to facilitate staff acquisition of Easy Solar products through structured payment plans over time and liaise with financial institutions to design asset finance schemes for customers of banks and micro finance institutions.
General Responsibilities
- Sales & Business Development: Identify and engage potential corporate clients and financial institutions to expand Easy Solarβs asset financing programs.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses and financial institutions to secure new sales opportunities.
- Asset Financing Sales Execution: Promote Easy Solarβs financing solutions to corporate employees and bank customers, driving product uptake.
- Negotiation & Closing Deals: Support negotiations and assist in securing agreements with companies and financial institutions for structured financing schemes.
- Portfolio Management: Monitor asset finance portfolio performance, track repayments, and identify potential risks or default trends.
- Customer Support: Engage with customers to explain financing options, resolve payment-related inquiries, and provide financial education where necessary.
- Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in the asset financing process and propose data-driven improvements.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal policies, and prepare periodic sales and financial reports for management review.
- Collaboration: Work closely with sales, operations, marketing and finance teams to optimize asset finance solutions and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to refine sales strategies and gain a competitive advantage.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in sales, business development, asset financing, microfinance, or banking.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in sales software, CRM tools, and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience working in emerging markets or the renewable energy sector is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Target-driven and results-oriented mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Customer-centric approach with a passion for financial inclusion.
- High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
What We Offer
- A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
- Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
- The opportunity to take part in Sierra Leone's most exciting entrepreneurial companies that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability
- Frequent coaching and training
- The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiast
2.) Corporate Sales Manager
About Easy Solar
Easy Solar is a West African company transforming the way households and businesses live, work and play; by making high-quality energy products affordable and accessible. Our market ranges from off or partial grid households and businesses to customers looking to supplement their energy needs. Easy Solar distributes a range of solar products, appliances and complementary lifestyle products, while providing customers with consumer-financing solutions through mobile technology. The technology enables customers to make small payments over time until they own the product outright. Sales are done through our ever-expanding network of agents and shops across the country.
Easy Solar is currently operational in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and our products and services have reached over 1,000,000 people since launching operations in 2016.
About The Role
The Corporate Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales and marketing initiatives across Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) segments, as well as managing the Government Employee Payroll Deduction Scheme (PDS). This role involves developing corporate partnerships, engaging financial institutions, and securing agreements to expand Easy Solarβs asset financing solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong sales, marketing, relationship management, and negotiation skills with a track record of successfully managing corporate and government accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities across B2B and B2G segments to drive growth.
- Government Payroll Deduction Scheme (PDS): Manage and grow the PDS portfolio, ensuring seamless onboarding and engagement of government employees.
- Marketing & Promotion: Develop and execute marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and drive customer acquisition.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, government entities, and financial institutions.
- Asset Financing Sales Execution: Promote and expand Easy Solarβs financing solutions for employees and bank/MFI customers.
- Negotiation & Contract Management: Lead negotiations and secure agreements with companies, government agencies, and financial institutions.
- Portfolio Management: Monitor and manage asset finance portfolio performance, ensuring timely payments and minimizing default risks.
- Customer Support: Provide support to corporate clients and government employees on financing options and repayment plans.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal policies, and prepare periodic sales and performance reports.
- Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to refine sales strategies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Masterβs degree is a plus).
- 5+ years of experience in corporate sales, business development, or asset financing.
- Proven track record in B2B and B2G sales, with experience in managing government accounts.
- Strong network within corporate and government institutions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in sales and marketing software, CRM tools, and MS Office.
- Experience in emerging markets or the renewable energy sector is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Target-driven and results-oriented.
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking.
- Excellent interpersonal, persuasive, and marketing skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Customer-centric with a passion for financial inclusion.
- High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and medical insurance
- A unique opportunity to expand energy access & financial inclusion at scale in West Africa
- A secure position in a rapidly growing company with a young, dynamic and motivated team
- The opportunity to develop new solutions and concepts to support a growing retail and asset financing business
3.) Technical Sales Representative
About Easy Solar
Easy Solar is a West African company transforming the way households and businesses live, work and play; by making high-quality energy products affordable and accessible. Our market ranges from off or partial grid households and businesses to customers looking to supplement their energy needs. Easy Solar distributes a range of solar products, appliances and complementary lifestyle products, while providing customers with consumer-financing solutions through mobile technology. The technology enables customers to make small payments over time until they own the product outright. Sales are done through our ever-expanding network of agents and shops across the country.
Easy Solar is currently operational in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and our products and services have reached over 1,000,000 people since launching operations in 2016.
About The Role
Easy Solarβs current operations are supported by sales managers and sales supervisors who manage a large team of agents, running local shops and stores, who in turn are in charge of daily interactions with Easy Solarβs customers. We are looking to hire a Sales Representative with extensive experience within the Corporate Community in Sierra Leone to develop a new sales channel by selling directly to companies, NGOs, organizations and governmental or para-governmental agencies.
General Duties and Responsibilities
The Sales Representative will be in charge of:
- Growing Sales and Marketing
- Identifying potential corporate customers and developing innovative ways to market company products on a regular basis
- Submit proposals to clients, do active follow-up with potential customers, and try to work to close the sale.
- Actively pursue business opportunities with large scale factories/industries proposing large scale solar installations, and grow the C&I side of the business.
- Prepare bids for upcoming tenders from various agencies such as NGOs, Govt.
- Expanding the Power Solutions in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea
- Supporting Management Team
- Report to Senior Management team about performance variables, cross-sales opportunities and competitorsβ strategies
- Collaborate and share best practices with Management and other Easy Solar employees (Support will also be provided by line manager in collaborating and sharing best practices with the Technical Sales Representative)
- Team
- Work with and build a team of Solar Engineers focused on in Sierra Leone
- Work with the Business Development Lead to build a team of Sales Engineers in Sierra Leone and Liberia
Required Skills, Education and Experience
- Bachelorβs Degree In Science or Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of sales experience within Sierra Leone or similar geographies
- Dynamic, target-driven and highly motivated self-starter that possesses a hands-on approach and social competencies for teamwork and management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is a must and an understanding of Krio and other local languages would be an added advantage
- Sound knowledge of sales reporting, lead tracking and customer management
- Computer literacy (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Creative approach in identifying new sales opportunities and customer engagement
- Strong customer service orientation
- Willingness to travel regularly in the assigned geographic area
What We Offer
- A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
- Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
- The opportunity to take part in Sierra Leone's most exciting entrepreneurial companies that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability
- Frequent coaching and training
- The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiast
4.) Head Of Sales
About Easy Solar
Easy Solar is a West African company transforming the way households and businesses live, work and play; by making high-quality energy products affordable and accessible. Our market ranges from off or partial grid households and businesses to customers looking to supplement their energy needs. Easy Solar distributes a range of solar products, appliances and complementary lifestyle products, while providing customers with consumer-financing solutions through mobile technology. The technology enables customers to make small payments over time until they own the product outright. Sales are done through our ever-expanding network of agents and shops across the country.
Easy Solar is currently operational in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and our products and services have reached over 1,000,000 people since launching operations in 2016.
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Head of Sales to lead our sales efforts in Sierra Leone. This role is all about driving revenue growth, expanding our customer base, and ensuring our Pay As You Go (PAYGO) model reaches more people who need it. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for sales and a knack for motivating teams, we want to hear from you!
What you will do
Sales Strategy & Execution
- Develop and execute strategies to drive revenue and customer acquisition.
- Identify and explore new market opportunities to expand our reach.
- Set and track key sales targets, making sure we stay on course.
- Streamline sales processes to improve efficiency and customer experience.
- Implement the Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) approach to improve sales forecasting, optimize inventory levels and enhance distribution efficiency.
Credit Portfolio Management
- Work closely with the credit team to support strong repayment rates.
- Coordinate with credit and collections teams to ensure smooth repayment processes.
- Leverage data insights from the credit team to refine sales strategies and improve customer acquisition quality.
- Align sales efforts with credit risk mitigation strategies to maintain a healthy customer portfolio.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, train, and inspire a high-performing sales team.
- Set clear sales goals and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Expanding Our Reach
- Grow our agent and distributor network to increase our market presence.
- Build partnerships with financial institutions and local businesses to make our products more accessible.
- Lead expansion efforts into underserved areas, bringing energy solutions to more communities.
Performance Tracking & Data Management
- Use data to assess performance and uncover growth opportunities.
- Provide regular sales reports and insights to senior management.
- Leverage CRM tools to track sales trends and customer interactions.
- Apply CPFR principles to align sales planning with demand forecasting and supply chain management.
Customer Engagement & Retention
- Implement strategies to improve repayment rates and customer retention.
- Work with marketing to develop campaigns that drive demand and loyalty.
- Ensure top-notch customer service and after-sales support
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
- 7+ years of experience in sales leadership, ideally in off-grid solar, fintech, telecom, or FMCG.
- Proven track record of driving sales growth and leading successful teams.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Experience in emerging markets, particularly in last-mile distribution, is a plus.
- Familiarity with CPFR methodologies and their application in sales forecasting and inventory management.
- Expertise in credit portfolio management, including credit risk analysis and collections optimization.
What success looks like
- Meeting and exceeding revenue and sales targets.
- Expanding and strengthening our distribution network.
- Increasing customer acquisition and retention.
- Maintaining strong repayment rates.
- Leading a motivated, high-performing sales team.
- Successfully implementing CPFR to optimize sales and supply chain efficiency.
- Effectively managing credit risk while growing the PAYGO portfolio.
What we offer
- A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
- Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company
- The opportunity to take part in one of Sierra Leoneβs most exciting entrepreneurial companies that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability
- Frequent coaching and training
- The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts
