Associate Area Sales Manager

The Associate Area Sales Manager (AASM) position based in Varanasi involves working on sales, distribution, and revenue acquisition for the Retail Sales channel in the designated area and managing the adjoining districts. The primary responsibilities include creating a robust infrastructure for channel sales by overseeing a team of stockists/retailers and optimizing it for growth. Additionally, the AASM is responsible for driving activations and rural engagement programs to promote Sun King products, managing the distribution system, and channel sales to maximize revenue while focusing on customer satisfaction and inclusivity. Key Responsibilities: - Managing the distribution channel and establishing an optimal infrastructure to enhance revenue generation. - Increasing the acquisition of new retail partners and distributors/key accounts. - Leading new product launches, marketing, and branding initiatives on the ground. - Ensuring optimal customer satisfaction through service experiences. - Expanding channels and implementing retail marketing plans as directed by the marketing team. - Conducting planned activations throughout the month and addressing service issues promptly. Qualifications: - 2+ years of professional work experience. - Previous experience in driving sales within a similar channel or industry. - Strong people-oriented skills and the ability to build partnerships with business partners and internal stakeholders. - Good industry alignment and networking capabilities. What Sun King Offers: - Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry. - A collaborative culture with enthusiastic colleagues focused on innovation and impact. - Exposure to a multicultural environment with diverse colleagues. - Structured learning and development programs through the Sun Center for Leadership. About Sun King: Sun King is a leading off-grid solar energy company dedicated to providing energy access to the 1.8 billion people living without affordable and reliable electric-grid connections across Africa and Asia. With a portfolio ranging from cost-effective solar systems for home lighting and phone charging to robust solar inverters capable of powering high-energy appliances, Sun King aims to address various income segments and energy needs. The company is expanding its product range to include clean cooking, electric mobility, and entertainment to serve underserved customers. Sun King employs 2,800 full-time staff in 12 countries and is committed to gender diversity, with women representing 44% of its workforce.,