Sales Officer at Jaza in Dar es Salaam

Company: Jaza
Position: Sales Officer
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Industry: Renewable Energy, Sales & Community Development
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Sales / Marketing Jobs in Tanzania
Experience Required: 1–3 Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Business Administration, Marketing, or related discipline
Salary: Competitive Salary Package (Approx. TZS equivalent of USD 900 – USD 1,800 per month depending on sales performance, leadership experience, and qualifications)
Work Environment: Field-Based / Community Engagement / Sales Operations
Closing Date: 25th Dec 2026

About Jaza

Jaza is a fast-growing renewable energy company dedicated to powering communities across Sub-Saharan Africa through innovative solar-powered energy solutions. The company builds solar-powered shops where customers exchange charged batteries to power their homes, helping increase access to clean, affordable, and sustainable energy.

Since 2022, Jaza has successfully completed millions of battery swaps, positively impacting thousands of households while empowering women entrepreneurs known as Jaza Stars to operate community-based energy hubs and create economic opportunities.

Jaza is currently seeking a motivated and results-oriented Sales Officer to drive customer acquisition, operational excellence, team leadership, and revenue growth within assigned hub operations.

Job Overview

The Sales Officer will serve as a front-line operational leader responsible for the growth, profitability, and operational performance of assigned hubs. The role combines sales management, customer acquisition, team leadership, revenue optimization, and community engagement to support Jaza’s renewable energy mission.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals searching for sales jobs in Tanzania, marketing jobs, business development careers, field sales opportunities, renewable energy jobs, customer acquisition roles, sales executive jobs, community development careers, energy sector jobs, and territory sales positions.

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Key Job Responsibilities

The Sales Officer will lead sales growth, customer engagement, and operational execution.

Strategic Growth & Customer Acquisition

• Drive customer acquisition campaigns through door-to-door outreach and local market engagement strategies
• Achieve customer growth targets across assigned energy hubs
• Promote solar-powered energy solutions to local communities
• Expand customer base while improving service accessibility
• Build trust and strong relationships with community members

Revenue Management & Customer Retention

• Maximize Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) and Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)
• Improve customer retention and reduce customer churn
• Support customer migration from pay-per-use systems to membership models
• Monitor customer satisfaction and loyalty metrics
• Implement sales initiatives to improve revenue performance

Candidates with experience in sales strategy, customer acquisition, business development, territory sales, account management, community outreach, sales operations, and revenue generation are highly encouraged to apply.

Operational Excellence & Hub Management

The selected candidate will also oversee:

• Maintaining operational standards and compliance across assigned hubs
• Monitoring inventory protocols and reducing lost or missing stock
• Ensuring hub profitability and performance reporting
• Supporting operational problem-solving and process improvement initiatives
• Participating in strategic meetings and performance discussions

Professionals experienced in operations management, inventory control, performance monitoring, sales reporting, and business operations support will have an added advantage.

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Talent Development & Team Leadership

The Sales Officer will support team performance through:

• Recruiting and onboarding Jaza Stars
• Coaching and mentoring teams in sales, customer service, and inventory management
• Building a high-performance workplace culture
• Encouraging behavioral compliance and professional accountability
• Supporting women’s economic empowerment initiatives

Candidates with leadership experience in team supervision, employee coaching, staff training, and performance management are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in sales-driven environments, entrepreneurship, customer relations, or business development
• Proven ability to lead or manage teams effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make data-driven business decisions
• Familiarity with digital communication, reporting, and task management tools
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt quickly
• Passion for renewable energy and women’s economic empowerment
• Willingness to relocate based on business needs

Candidates searching for sales officer jobs in Tanzania, marketing executive careers, business development jobs, field sales jobs, renewable energy careers, customer engagement jobs, and community sales roles are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Leadership and team coaching abilities
• Customer relationship management expertise
• Revenue optimization and business analysis capabilities
• Communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Data-driven decision-making skills
• Inventory and operational awareness
• Time management and organizational skills
• Community engagement experience
• Proactive problem-solving ability

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Training & Professional Development

Jaza supports employee growth through:

• Sales and customer engagement training
• Leadership and people management workshops
• Renewable energy product orientation
• Revenue and business performance coaching
• Inventory and operational systems training
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates may receive:

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based incentives
• Career advancement opportunities
• Leadership development training
• Exposure to renewable energy innovation
• Meaningful social impact through community empowerment
• Professional mentoring and growth support

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV and application through the Company Website before the application deadline.

Closing Date: 25th Dec 2026

Why Join Jaza?

Joining Jaza offers an opportunity to build expertise in sales management, renewable energy, community development, business growth, customer engagement, and leadership development while contributing to sustainable energy access and women’s economic empowerment in Tanzania.

Apply now to grow your career in sales, renewable energy, business development, and community leadership in Tanzania.