Service Centre Supervisors at Ignite Energy Access in All, Kenya

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    Service Centre Supervisors

    Posted

    1 week ago

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    26 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Energy, Utilities & Waste Management
    Customer Service & Support

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    Job Description

    The Service Center Supervisor runs the Service Center customer support, walk-in sales, and lead-conversion function. Peri-urban Service Centers are Team 1-only: they house Team 1's own new-sales/upgrade motion under the Pull Strategy and servicing repairs, swaps, PCBA replacements. Two things happen on every case without exception: every newly onboarded customer receives a welcome call and documentation validation within 24 hours of installation, and no Referral Agent lead is closed at the Service Center without being logged and attributed in the SOL.RM's Prospecting App first — this is what keeps the Service Center's Pull Strategy motion auditable and protects early-stage repayment performance.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Walk-in sales — serve as the primary point of contact for walk-in customers, deliver tailored pitches for solar energy and mobile phone options, and onboard closed sales onto SOL.RM the same day.
    • In-store promotions — coordinate and execute in-store promotions, product displays, and seasonal marketing activations to drive Service Center foot traffic.
    • Customer service — handle walk-in and phone inquiries, payment account questions, and system troubleshooting; log service tickets and escalate challenges to the relevant department rather than attempting to resolve outside the Service Center's authority.
    • Welcome call & validation — conduct the mandatory welcome call for every newly onboarded customer within 24 hours of installation, confirming system handoff, usage terms, and satisfaction; audit and validate installation sign-off sheets and customer documentation before filing for HQ dispatch, in the prescribed order — this is the control that prevents fraudulent activation from reaching credit compliance undetected.
    • Installation booking & dispatch — maintain the master booking schedule for all installations in the Service Center's jurisdiction, coordinate daily schedules with last-mile field technicians, and monitor service SLAs for pending or delayed technical/maintenance requests.
    • Referral Agent Prospecting App — log, track, and update every sales lead generated by Referral Agents the same day it is received; act as the administrative liaison for Referral Agents visiting the Service Center for collateral or manual lead submission.
    • Engage with Commercial Supervisor in case of required collaboration

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management, Finance, or a related field.
    • 2 to 4 years of proven operational, administrative, or retail management experience—preferably in the off-grid solar, PAYGO energy, microfinance, or telecommunications sector in Kenya.
    • Sound understanding of Kenyan County Government licensing procedures, single business permits, and compliance requirements.
    • Hands-on experience with inventory management software, CRM platforms or custom PAYGO platforms, and Microsoft Excel.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
    • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
    • Integrity and firm ethical standards in stock and financial record management.
    • Proactive problem-solver with customer-first orientation.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Customer Service & Support

    Minimum Experience

    2 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Business Administration

    Languages

    English, Kiswahili

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Ignite Energy Access on forms.cloud.microsoft to apply.

    Master the Service Center's Daily Rhythm

    This role sits at the heart of customer experience and sales conversion. Hiring managers will look for someone who can juggle walk-in sales, compliance, and team coordination without dropping the ball.

    1. Show your numbers: On your CV, quantify your achievements in previous roles—like conversion rates, compliance percentages, or inventory accuracy. For example, "Increased walk-in conversion by 20%" or "Maintained 100% compliance with county permits."

    2. Prove your systems fluency: Be ready to discuss your hands-on experience with CRM platforms, inventory software, and Excel. Mention specific tools you've used, like Salesforce or SAP, and how you used them to track leads or reconcile stock.

    3. Prepare for scenario questions: Expect questions like "How would you handle a customer complaint about a faulty product?" or "What steps do you take to ensure all leads are logged?" Practice structured answers that show your problem-solving and customer-first mindset.

    4. Understand the PAYGO model: Since the role is in off-grid solar, brush up on pay-as-you-go energy systems and how they impact customer repayment behavior. Show that you understand the importance of timely welcome calls and lead attribution.

    5. Highlight your compliance knowledge: Emphasize your understanding of Kenyan county licensing and single business permits. Give examples of how you've navigated regulatory requirements in past roles.

    6. Show leadership in action: Even if you haven't managed a team, talk about times you coordinated with field technicians or other departments to meet SLAs. Use the STAR method to structure your stories.

    7. Communicate in both languages: Since the role requires English and Kiswahili, be prepared to demonstrate your fluency in both. You might be asked to respond to a mock customer inquiry in Kiswahili.

    8. Ask smart questions: At the end of the interview, ask about the team structure, the tools they use, or how success is measured in the first 90 days. This shows you're already thinking about how to contribute.

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    Tags

    solar
    PAYGO
    customer service
    inventory management
    CRM