Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Solar Sales Manager Commercial & Industrial (C&I) to drive business development, sales growth and strategic client relationships within the commercial and industrial solar energy market.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Lead Generation
• Identify and target new C&I clients through market research, networking and referrals.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline.
Client Relationship Management
• Develop long-term relationships with key commercial and industrial clients.
• Lead client presentations, communications and negotiations.
Sales Strategy & Execution
• Develop and execute regional sales strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive and exceed sales and revenue targets across solar EPC, PPA and asset sales.
Proposal & Tender Management
• Lead techno-commercial proposals, presentations and RFQ/RFP responses.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Finance teams to develop customer-specific solutions.
Project Coordination
• Work closely with Engineering and Project Execution teams to ensure smooth project handover and customer satisfaction.
• Drive opportunities for repeat business.
Market Intelligence
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, regulatory developments and pricing dynamics.
• Provide market insights to support product development and marketing initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in:
• Electrical, Mechanical or Energy Engineering
• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Or a related field
• 5–8 years proven experience in B2B sales, preferably within Solar, Renewable Energy or Power, with a focus on C&I clients.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a sales leadership or key account management role within Solar EPC, PPA or Energy Services.
• Proven track record of:
o Selling solar PV systems or energy solutions to large C&I clients.
o Closing high-value CAPEX/OPEX contracts.
o Managing complex sales cycles and stakeholder engagements.
o Proposal development and contract negotiation.
• Experience working with Engineering, Finance, Legal and Project Execution teams.
• Familiarity with C&I energy consumption patterns, renewable energy regulations and CRM/sales reporting tools.
How to Apply:
Send your updated CV to [email protected]
About The Simba Group
The Simba Group, founded in Nigeria in 1988, is a conglomerate with operations across Nigeria’s most dynamic economic sectors. The Group commands leadership positions in all five companies that share a simple, yet effective, corporate vision: providing the customer with unparalleled satisfaction.
The Group has businesses operating in a number of sectors critical to Nigeria’s sustained development: agriculture, alternative energy, backup power supply systems, networking and data transmission, ICT infrastructure development, and commercial vehicles sales and servicing. We operate a network of ten branches, ensuring the availability of our products and services throughout Nigeria, with our reach extending to the remotest corners of the country.
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