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Judith Awino Onyango

Summary

Results-oriented Field Sales Manager with over 7 years of experience in sales, marketing, and distribution across Kenya's renewable energy and FMCG sectors. Skilled in developing and executing sales strategies, recruiting and mentoring high-performing sales teams, and driving business growth through innovative last-mile distribution models. Demonstrated success in expanding market coverage, improving sales performance, and maintaining strong customer relationships for leading organizations including Solar Panda Kenya Limited and Greenlight Planet Kenya Limited (Sun King). Analytical and data-driven professional with a strong ability to identify market trends, optimize field operations, and achieve consistent sales targets. Known for exceptional leadership, customer-centric focus, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and sustained business growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Sales Manager

Solar Panda Kenya Limited
09.2025 - Current
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership in driving solar energy product sales across multiple territories in Kenya.
  • Lead, coach, and motivate field sales teams to achieve monthly revenue targets, strengthen customer relationships, and expand market penetration through data-driven sales execution and community-based engagement.
  • Ensure excellence in sales performance, field operations, and repayment tracking through collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  • Expanded regional market presence by recruiting, training, and mentoring a high-performing team of over 100 field sales agents, achieving consistent monthly and quarterly sales growth.
  • Improved customer retention and repayment compliance through proactive after-sales follow-ups, issue resolution, and community-based customer engagement programs.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining sales reporting, stock management, and agent performance monitoring using data analytics and structured field evaluations.
  • Strengthened brand visibility and awareness by organizing and leading sales activations, community demonstrations, and exhibitions promoting clean energy access.
  • Optimized sales performance through collaboration with marketing, logistics, and training departments, ensuring timely product availability, effective promotions, and continuous staff development.

Assistant Field Sales Manager

Solar Panda Kenya Limited
03.2023 - 08.2025
  • Provided operational leadership in executing regional sales strategies, supporting field teams, and driving performance across multiple territories.
  • Focused on agent recruitment, training, customer engagement, and repayment follow-up to deliver consistent sales growth and brand visibility within the renewable energy sector.
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored a team of over 80 field sales agents, achieving above-target sales performance and improved field productivity.
  • Strengthened market presence by organizing local activations, product demonstrations, and awareness campaigns that increased solar product adoption in target regions.
  • Enhanced sales reporting and data tracking systems, enabling management to make informed business decisions and improve resource allocation.
  • Increased repayment compliance and customer satisfaction through regular communication, on-site visits, and timely resolution of service issues.
  • Collaborated with the Area Sales Manager to align field operations with company objectives and ensure seamless coordination between sales and logistics functions.

Area Business Manager

Greenlight Planet Kenya Limited (Sun King)
10.2018 - 03.2023
  • Led territory operations and managed sales performance across assigned regions, ensuring effective implementation of business strategies and achievement of revenue targets.
  • Oversaw recruitment, training, and performance management of sales agents while maintaining strong relationships with customers and key partners.
  • Increased regional sales volumes by developing and executing strategic sales and marketing plans tailored to local market conditions.
  • Supervised, coached, and evaluated over 100 Energy Officers, driving individual and team performance to exceed monthly targets.
  • Strengthened data-driven decision-making by implementing sales tracking tools and conducting regular performance analysis and reporting.
  • Improved customer repayment rates through structured communication, field monitoring, and customer education initiatives.
  • Fostered collaboration with marketing, regulatory, and product development teams to align sales goals with organizational objectives and market realities.

Energy Officer

Greenlight Planet Kenya Limited (Sun King)
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Executed direct sales and customer service operations for solar energy products, focusing on expanding customer reach and ensuring payment compliance.
  • Maintained high service standards and contributed to territory revenue growth through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Drove product sales by conducting door-to-door campaigns, group presentations, and local activations across rural communities.
  • Ensured customer repayment compliance through consistent follow-ups, reminders, and relationship management.
  • Delivered after-sales support and product education, strengthening brand trust and customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in recruiting and mentoring new agents to expand the customer base and increase distribution coverage.
  • Provided valuable market insights and customer feedback to management for continuous product improvement.

Cashier

Triangle Palm Limited
06.2017 - 12.2017

Receptionist

Triangle Palm Limited
01.2017 - 06.2017

Assistant Procurement Officer (Volunteer)

Local Initiatives Development Agency (LIDA)
01.2015 - 01.2016

In-Store Promoter

Unity Retail Store
03.2014 - 12.2015

Procurement Officer (Volunteer)

Inuka Success Youth Organization (IYUSO)
01.2014 - 12.2014

Education

Diploma - Purchasing and Supplies Management

Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)

Certificate - Management

Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Koru Girls' High School

Skills

  • Field Sales & Distribution Management
  • Sales Strategy Development & Execution
  • Team Recruitment, Training & Coaching
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Market & Competitor Analysis
  • Revenue Growth & Repayment Tracking
  • Renewable Energy Product Promotion
  • Leadership & Performance Management

Other Professional Roles

  • In-Store Promoter, Unity Retail Store, 03/01/14, 12/31/15
  • Cashier, Triangle Palm Limited, 06/01/17, 12/31/17
  • Receptionist, Triangle Palm Limited, 01/01/17, 06/30/17
  • Assistant Procurement Officer (Volunteer), Local Initiatives Development Agency (LIDA), 01/01/15, 12/31/16
  • Procurement Officer (Volunteer), Inuka Success Youth Organization (IYUSO), 01/01/14, 12/31/14

References

  • Emmanuel Okoth Ojwang, Country Business Leader, Mozambique & Zimbabwe, Sun King Ltd., +254 723 861 457, emmanuel@sunking.com
  • Collins Lumumba, Human Resource Associate, GIZ, +254 714 160 617, collinslumumba23@gmail.com
  • Hesbon J. Otieno, Director, Local Initiatives Development Agency, +254 722 250 549, lidakenyaorg@yahoo.com

Major Accomplishments

  • Consistently met and exceeded monthly and quarterly sales targets by executing data-driven sales strategies and motivating field teams to deliver top performance.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed over 100 active field sales agents, building high-performing, self-driven teams that achieved exceptional sales and repayment outcomes.
  • Championed last-mile distribution initiatives that expanded solar product reach in rural and underserved areas, enhancing energy access and brand visibility.
  • Applied sales data analysis to identify performance gaps and market opportunities, transforming underperforming territories into leading markets.
  • Strengthened customer loyalty and repayment compliance through proactive follow-up, after-sales service, and value-driven customer engagement.
  • Led a high-impact solar shop pilot that ranked top among five regional pilots, setting a benchmark for sales performance and operational excellence.
  • Partnered with marketing, logistics, and customer support teams to streamline sales operations, improve stock flow, and deliver superior customer experiences.

Professional Highlights

  • Field Sales Manager, Solar Panda Kenya Limited, 09/01/25, Present, Provide strategic and operational leadership in driving solar energy product sales across multiple territories in Kenya., Lead, coach, and motivate field sales teams to achieve monthly revenue targets, strengthen customer relationships, and expand market penetration through data-driven sales execution and community-based engagement., Ensure excellence in sales performance, field operations, and repayment tracking through collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  • Assistant Field Sales Manager, Solar Panda Kenya Limited, 03/01/23, 08/31/25, Provided operational leadership in executing regional sales strategies, supporting field teams, and driving performance across multiple territories., Focused on agent recruitment, training, customer engagement, and repayment follow-up to deliver consistent sales growth and brand visibility within the renewable energy sector.
  • Area Business Manager, Greenlight Planet Kenya Limited (Sun King), 10/01/18, 03/31/23, Led territory operations and managed sales performance across assigned regions, ensuring effective implementation of business strategies and achievement of revenue targets., Oversaw recruitment, training, and performance management of sales agents while maintaining strong relationships with customers and key partners.
  • Energy Officer, Greenlight Planet Kenya Limited (Sun King), 01/01/18, 10/31/18, Executed direct sales and customer service operations for solar energy products, focusing on expanding customer reach and ensuring payment compliance., Maintained high service standards and contributed to territory revenue growth through strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Languages

English
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Timeline

Field Sales Manager

Solar Panda Kenya Limited
09.2025 - Current

Assistant Field Sales Manager

Solar Panda Kenya Limited
03.2023 - 08.2025

Area Business Manager

Greenlight Planet Kenya Limited (Sun King)
10.2018 - 03.2023

Energy Officer

Greenlight Planet Kenya Limited (Sun King)
01.2018 - 10.2018

Cashier

Triangle Palm Limited
06.2017 - 12.2017

Receptionist

Triangle Palm Limited
01.2017 - 06.2017

Assistant Procurement Officer (Volunteer)

Local Initiatives Development Agency (LIDA)
01.2015 - 01.2016

In-Store Promoter

Unity Retail Store
03.2014 - 12.2015

Procurement Officer (Volunteer)

Inuka Success Youth Organization (IYUSO)
01.2014 - 12.2014

Diploma - Purchasing and Supplies Management

Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)

Certificate - Management

Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Koru Girls' High School
Judith Awino Onyango