Job Description
About the Role
The Solar Solutions Sales Manager Nigeria role is a critical position within our Solar & Storage Division, responsible for driving sales processes and achieving annual sales quotas of USD 5 million. As a key member of our team, you will be expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients across various sectors, including commercial-industrial (C&I), utility-scale, and mini-grid applications.
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.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential. Company vehicle or transport allowance. International technical and commercial training. Career progression to Country Sales Director or Regional Key Account Lead.
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