Regional Distribution Manager, Clean Cooking (LPG) at Sun King – Lagos, Nigeria

Sun King is hiring a Regional Distribution Manager, Clean Cooking (LPG), based in Lagos, Nigeria. This largely field-based role will build and manage the last-mile delivery network for its PAYG LPG clean cooking business, ensuring safe, reliable and affordable cylinder refills. The manager will work with Sales, Procurement, Finance and Quality Assurance to scale the business.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Help recruit, supervise, coach and develop Territory Distribution Managers and Depot Executives; set regional KPIs, review performance, address underperformance and reward strong results.
• Rider network: Find, onboard and verify riders through KYC checks, maintaining enough active riders to deliver more than 95% of daily orders.
• Rider retention: Improve rider earnings, productivity and satisfaction; reduce churn and assess service and delivery quality.
• Safety: Ensure appropriate PPE and safety equipment, promote safe riding and represent the rider network in community and local government forums.
• Supply and depots: Coordinate approved LPG suppliers and replenishment of gas cylinders, smart valves (FMCDs) and cookstoves; prevent stock-outs and return uninstalled devices to Quality Assurance for repair.
• Inventory and costs: Keep unaccounted gas, cylinder and device losses below 2%, and control delivery costs through route planning, truck optimisation and technology.
• Vendor payments: Work with Procurement and Finance to pay suppliers within agreed credit terms and reconcile gas payments fully.
• Customer experience: Train riders in customer care, monitor CSAT, NPS and resolution times, conduct customer check-ins and resolve escalations.
• Growth: Identify depots and shops meeting LPG storage requirements, pilot motorcycles or tuk-tuks for delivery and report improvement opportunities.
• Compliance: Maintain required licences and comply with Nigeria’s LPG regulations for storage, handling and distribution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least four years in logistics, supply chain or last-mile delivery, preferably LPG, FMCG, e-commerce or ride-hailing/delivery networks.
• Experience managing field teams and large rider, driver or agent networks.
• Vendor and supplier management experience, including contracts and payment terms.
• Strong data skills and experience using delivery management software to improve efficiency.
• A record of process improvement and cost control.
• Knowledge of LPG safety standards and Nigeria’s regulatory environment is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and adaptability in a fast-paced start-up.
• Passion for clean energy access and serving underserved communities.

What Sun King Offers

• Professional growth in an expanding, high-impact clean energy business.
• An open-minded, collaborative and innovative culture.
• A multicultural team across multiple countries and disciplines.
• Structured learning through the Sun Center for Leadership.