Sales & Partnership Development Manager

The main responsibilities of the role are: 
Support the development and improvement of standardized commercial partnership models including compensation schemes and operational impact
Identify, initiate, and set-up commercial partnerships on the national and international level (e.g. sales collaborations with content providers or financial sector companies, corporate sales partnerships with large organizations)  performing a broad range of quantitative and qualitative analyses
Kick-off the implementation of partnerships, handing over the implementation to Sales & Marketing and/or Expansion departments
Monitor and review partnerships and make strategy adjustments as needed
Support corporate sales and corporate marketing activities, by providing a framework of potential clients and attractive sales/marketing propositions
Identify, design and develop sales channel growth opportunities in collaboration with the Sales Managers and the Development & Expansion departments – this concerns both opportunities to grow existing channels (e.g. Telesales, Customer refers Customer) and to create new channels (e.g. special sales force targeting specific customer segment)
Initiate and support improvement initiatives to make sales function more effective and efficient 
Your Qualifications: 
Academic background in business, economics, or related field
Working experience, preferably in management consulting
Strong communication and excellent business writing skills, including the ability to prepare compelling presentations
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven critical thinking skills that demonstrate fact finding/analysis and sound decision making
Detail oriented and well-organized
Ability to work independently and balance multiple tasks while working under tight deadlines with close attention to detail, accuracy and quality at all times
Open to work in a flexible and creative work environment with fast-evolving operations
Fluency in English, swahili language skills is a plus
Experience with setting up partnerships and drafting innovative business models with a solid business case is a benefit 
Your Perspective: 
The position offers you the chance to build and shape a global player in the off-grid energy market with strong commitment to product quality, design, user friendliness and environmental sustainability. You will be part of an outstanding, highly motivated international team, combining professional expertise with personal passion. In addition to joining a dynamic global community, you will receive an attractive benefits package with different options to participate in the success of our company.