Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Solar Solutions Sales Manager to join our team in Boksburg, Nigeria. As a key member of our Sales Division, you will be responsible for driving sales processes from prospecting to proposal submission, negotiation, and deal closure, while also developing new business opportunities and maintaining existing customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end sales processes from prospecting and system sizing to proposal submission, negotiation, and deal closure
- Accountable for achieving an annual sales quota of USD 5 million
- Identify and engage C&I rooftop clients, utility-scale PPA opportunities, mini-grid developers, IPPs, DISCOs, and telecom tower companies
- Maintain a dynamic 6-month pipeline
- Collaborate with application engineering teams to design optimal PV/ESS systems; evaluate LCOE, IRR, and payback periods
- Structure commercial offers, Incoterms, and payment terms
- Interface with DFIs, banks, and leasing firms to enable EPC and PPA-based project models
- Cultivate relationships with regulatory bodies (NERC, REA, SE4All), customs officials, and utilities to ensure project compliance and execution readiness
- Coordinate project handover to PM and service teams for implementation; ensure smooth commissioning and gather Voice of Customer (VoC) feedback
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, or Business
- Minimum 5 years of successful sales experience in solar PV, ESS, or EPC within Nigeria
- Proven ability to close single deals worth USD 2 million
- Established network with IPPs, DISCOs, EPC firms, corporate energy managers, and development finance institutions (e.g., AfDB, BOI)
- Competent in PV and hybrid system design software (PVSyst, Helioscope, HOMER) and familiar with Microsoft Office and CRM tools
- Fluent in English; Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo language skills are a plus
Qualifications
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, or Business
Salary & Benefits
Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential, company vehicle or transport allowance, international technical and commercial training, and career progression to Country Sales Director or Regional Key Account Lead.
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