Job Description
Job Title: Solar Solutions Sales Manager Nigeria
Location: Nigeria (Local National Only)
Division: Solar & Storage
Company Overview
A leading provider of integrated solar and energy storage systems across Africa. The Solar & Storage Division delivers tier-1 photovoltaic modules, string/central inverters, lithium-ion energy storage systems (ESS), mounting structures, combiner boxes, DC/AC cabling, and full turnkey EPC and O&M services for commercial-industrial (C&I), utility-scale, and mini-grid applications.
Key Responsibilities
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Sales Leadership (40%):
Drive end-to-end sales processesfrom prospecting and system sizing to proposal submission, negotiation, and deal closure. Accountable for achieving an annual sales quota ? USD 5 million. -
Market Development (20%):
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. -
Solution Design Coordination (15%):
Collaborate with application engineering teams to design optimal PV/ESS systems; evaluate LCOE, IRR, and payback periods. -
Tendering & Financing (10%):
Structure commercial offers, Incoterms, and payment terms. Interface with DFIs, banks, and leasing firms to enable EPC and PPA-based project models. -
Stakeholder Engagement (10%):
Cultivate relationships with regulatory bodies (NERC, REA, SE4All), customs officials, and utilities to ensure project compliance and execution readiness. -
Post-Sales Transition (5%):
Coordinate project handover to PM and service teams for implementation. Ensure smooth commissioning and gather Voice of Customer (VoC) feedback.
Candidate Profile
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Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, or Business.
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Minimum 5 years of successful sales experience in solar PV, ESS, or EPC within Nigeria.
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Proven ability to close single deals ? USD 2 million.
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Established network with IPPs, DISCOs, EPC firms, corporate energy managers, and development finance institutions (e.g., AfDB, BOI).
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Competent in PV and hybrid system design software (PVSyst, Helioscope, HOMER) and familiar with Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
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Fluent in English; Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo language skills are a plus.
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Must be a Nigerian citizen or permanent resident. Willingness to travel nationwide up to 50%.
Whats on Offer
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Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
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Company vehicle or transport allowance.
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International technical and commercial training.
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Career progression to Country Sales Director or Regional Key Account Lead.
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