Responsibilities

• Profitability of business, quality of product and support services delivered to customer. Meeting sales budget and timely execution of all Sales activities.
• Identify business opportunities for Solar/Renewable Energy products/Projects/Services with focus on EPC projects for solar power solutions
• Identify and select Products/Technologies/Vendors/Service Providers/Tools to convert opportunities in to revenue streams and manage operations of the Solar/Renewable business.
• Liaison with the necessary Nigerian Government agencies, funding agencies (DFID/Crown Agents, World Bank, IFC, Bank of Industry) for regulatory support, project funding, policy framework and promotion of Solar energy to Power/Agricultural/Industrial applications.
• Liaise with external investors to raise capital to facilitate expansion plans
• Experience, ability and capacity to develop Solar Mini/Micro Grids.
• Implement customized hybrid renewable energy and Gas to power projects
• Manage asset ownership (energy as a service) business
• Attend power industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends
• Identify internal infrastructure to operate business segment with commercial viability.
• Ensuring presentation of proposals is in line with company directives.
• Responsible for correct financial margins in accordance with budgets & correct selection of price mark up for equipment
• Responsible for the development of a team to support the business activities
• Co-ordination with the in-house engineering team on proposals and proper installation of the equipment as per manufacturers’ guidelines
• Co-ordinate with Service Department to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Responsible for compliance with ISO system for business processes

Education and/or Professional Qualifications

• Candidates should possess B.Sc Degrees in relevant disciplines, Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 10- 15years relevant work experience in similar position

Essential Skills / Knowledge:

• Hands on experience in managing a Solar/Renewable energy business with more than 10years’ experience
• Experience and relationships within the Nigerian power sector pertaining to close industry trends
• Experience with customized renewable solution projects
• Nigerian experience required
• Team leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent English oral and written communication skill

Desirable Skills / Knowledge:

• High standard of attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines.