Sales Manager (Commercial & Industrial)
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Starsight Energy is hiring a Sales Manager (Commercial & Industrial) based in Kano, Nigeria, to lead growth in the northern region. The role focuses on C&I renewable energy sales, pipeline development, deal closure, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates need a business-related degree and at least 7 years of relevant sales experience, including 2 years in the power sector.
- Full-time role based in Kano, Nigeria
- Focus on commercial and industrial renewable energy sales
- Requires 7+ years sales experience, including 2 years in power sector
- Involves C-suite client relationships and deal closure
- Cross-functional collaboration with analytics, legal, finance, and operations
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- Required7+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
Starsight Energy provides premier clean on-grid and off-grid energy services to commercial and industrial clients in Africa. We make clean energy a smart bottom-line decision for clients by eliminating all up-front costs. Read more about this company Sales Manager (Commercial & Industrial) Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience: 7 years Location Kano Job Field Sales and Business Development In partnership with the key executive team, the SALES MANAGER (C&I), operating from Kano State, is responsible for the success of StarSight growth ambitions in the northern region of Nigeria. Duties and Responsibilities: Sales Enhance existing and new customer relationships to place Starsight as the preferred renewable energy partner. Development/deployment of best-in-class sales/business development strategies. Develop and maintain a healthy opportunity pipeline for the region and see to the commercial maturation and deal closure of significant C&I opportunities. Implement a sales plan required to drive growth and deliver on pre-agreed sales targets that meet or exceed approved levels of returns (with support from the analytics team). Lead the onboarding/KYC process and prepare submission for the onboarding committee for new customers in region. Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver on client project expectations cutting across business analytics, supply chain, legal, technical design, finance and operations. Lead commercial account management plans with support from Customer Service and financial account managers. Build / entrench C-suite client relationships and escalate client related matters in the appropriate manner to resolve. Contribute to the timely resolution of (i) price adjustment discussions with existing clients and associated implementation, (ii) other contractual disputes, with support from the legal team. Work closely with the Finance team to ensure timely issuance and payment of invoices. Periodic reporting on sales performance against budget and reporting on variances from management reporting. Development and execution of clear market intelligence plan on key competitors in the industry to benchmark competitor offering with Starsight offering. Liaise with the Marketing Manager and other Product Development departments to ensure brand consistency and develop competitive products to meet customer needs. Identify and develop key areas of improvement in the sales process. Marketing & Promotion To support the company strategy, establish, develop, protect and promote the company brand, ensuring that the brand values are clearly visible externally and embedded into the company's DNA internally. Support the Executive and Board in the development of the company's marketing strategy to ensure alignment with the company brand and strategic goals Risk Management Identify and be responsible for potential major non-technical risks related to project opportunities, highlighting any potential concerns in an appropriate and timely manner. For identified risks, priorities and ensure that a robust action plan, with monitoring is put in place. Qualification/Skills Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (BSc/BA) in a Business-related field. At least 7 years’ relevant experience: in sales and business development, with at least 2 years in power sector. Excellent understanding of the renewable energy marketplace, market dynamics and its’ legal and regulatory landscape. Possess extensive knowledge of sales principles and practices and experience: with commercial contracts. Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams. Strength in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask. Excellent team player with the ability to work with a team to meet the corporate objectives of the organisation. Proficiency in the use of Ms Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint etc. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Starsight Energy on starsightenergy.seamlesshiring.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.