Job Description
An experienced Area Sales Manager is required to lead territorial sales and revenue growth for mini-grid energy solutions in Plateau State and surrounding regions. This role suits a results-driven sales leader passionate about expanding energy access in rural and underserved communities while building high-performing sales teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, mentor, and motivate the mini-grid sales team to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to grow market share across existing and potential sites.
- Identify new markets, customer segments, and business opportunities for sustained revenue growth.
- Forecast sales performance, manage the revenue pipeline, and provide regular performance reports.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, IT, and service teams to ensure effective delivery of business plans.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, community stakeholders, and key customer groups.
- Drive best practices across sales operations and contribute to continuous process improvement.
- Represent the company as a thought leader in the mini-grid and rural electrification space.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years relevant sales experience, including 2–4 years in a similar leadership role within the energy sector.
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Management, Marketing, or a related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Proven experience in B2B and B2C sales, particularly within rural or underserved markets.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and revenue growth leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sales pipelines, forecasting, and performance reporting.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
- Knowledge of Nigeria’s power sector is an added advantage.
Location and Travel
- Based in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
- Requires periodic travel to other operational locations.

