• Market Intelligence: In collaboration with the Carbon team, assist with the execution of carbon feasibility studies and other market research studies.
• Reporting: Produce analytical reports for the Management team on the performance of the Direct Sales Team, including analyzing key sales, marketing, carbon registration, and regional team performance metrics. Provide regular forecasts (city and region level) to the Management team.
• Marketing Coordination: Together with the Marketing team, plan and lead the implementation of a range of below-the-line and above-the-line marketing activities.

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience managing Direct Sales team(s) (over 500 agents) in the specified country, preferably with fast-moving and consumer-durable goods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the sales and marketing fields in the specified country context, preferably in consumer durables and/or fast-moving consumer goods
• 3+ years’ experience running on-the-ground sales and marketing events, specifically marketplace product activations/demonstrations.
• 2+ years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation
• 3+ years’ experience in project management and demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects with many stakeholders to deliver results on time.
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Strong experience in data collection and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Strong report development, analytic/number-crunching background, supported by excellent graphical presentation skills.
• Experience in building and managing successful B2C sales teams from scratch, preferably with FMCG and consumer durables, in Eastern Africa
• Relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s degree / MBA is a plus)
• Enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, a desire to ‘sell for good’ and willing to get your “hands dirty”.
• Experience working on carbon offsetting projects, preferably with a focus on renewable energy products.