Solar Sales Officer

About the role

The Solar Sales Officer will drive revenue growth for a renewable‑energy solutions provider by identifying new business opportunities, managing a network of sales agents, and delivering tailored solar solutions to residential, SME and corporate clients in Lagos.

Key responsibilities

• Generate leads through cold calling, networking, referrals and social‑media outreach, maintaining a healthy pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Recruit, train, retain and manage sales agents, setting clear productivity targets and monitoring performance.
• Consult clients on energy load, budget and recommend appropriate Solaflix solutions (inverter, battery, full system, PPA or Solar‑as‑a‑Service) with compelling demonstrations.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms, address concerns and close sales to meet or exceed quotas, then hand over projects to the technical team.
• Maintain long‑term relationships with existing customers to drive repeat purchases, service contracts, referrals and upsell opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and policy shifts, feeding insights to the Head of Sales.
• Log all interactions, track the pipeline and produce weekly/monthly sales reports using the company’s CRM platform.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2–4 years of proven B2B or B2C sales experience with a record of meeting targets.
• Experience in solar, power, FMCG, financial services or other field‑sales‑heavy industries.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a sales team or agent network.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, adaptable to homeowners, SME owners or corporate procurement managers.
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven, resilient and comfortable with field work and site visits in Lagos.
• Strong CRM hygiene and a genuine commitment to the company’s clean‑energy mission.

Required skills

• Salesforce
• Zoho
• HubSpot

What we offer

• Competitive base salary plus an uncapped, performance‑driven commission structure.
• Clear career path with early access to senior leadership roles as the company scales.
• Direct mentorship from the Head of Sales and founding leadership team.
• Structured training in solar technology, financing structures (PPA, Solar‑as‑a‑Service) and sales methodology.
• Tier‑1, SONCAP‑certified product portfolio backed by five‑year warranties.
• Mission‑driven work that replaces unreliable grid connections with clean, dependable power.