Assistant Field Sales Manager

About the role

The Assistant Field Sales Manager will work closely with the Field Sales Manager to drive sales growth in assigned territories. This role involves recruiting, training, and supporting commission‑based field agents who serve rural households. You will help ensure agents are equipped and motivated to meet sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Field Sales Manager in achieving sales targets within the assigned area.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding and training new Field Agents.
• Accompany Field Agents during field activities, providing coaching, support and performance feedback.
• Monitor market dynamics, including customer behaviour, product demand and competitor activities, and provide timely feedback to management.
• Identify new sales opportunities and contribute to lead generation strategies.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement local sales initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years experience in sales or micro‑finance, preferably in rural areas.
• Experience in supporting or managing sales teams is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, strategize and act to achieve set outcomes.
• Minimum education qualification of a diploma in a relevant field is an added advantage.