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Sales Engineer

Green Village Electricity

Green Village Electricity

Sales & Business Development
Abuja, Nigeria
Posted on Monday, February 19, 2024

Available Position: Sales Engineer

GVE Projects Limited is a leading renewable energy solutions provision company on a mission to end energy dearth in Africa through a business footprint that covers the design, sales, installation, and maintenance of solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and rural off-grid or under-served communities across Nigeria.

Our solutions are tailored to meet the reliable electricity needs of our clients, resulting in related cost reduction, improved efficiency, and environmental sustainability for which we have been recognized by the London Stock Exchange Group as one of the fastest-growing private companies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Do You Want An Amazing Career And Are Interested In Joining Our Team of Innovators Today?

The energy sector is booming, and we are looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our team of sales agents. If you’re excited about renewable energy, sustainability, and helping businesses and homeowners make informed energy choices, then this is the role for you!

Job Description Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing customers in your assigned territory.
  • Educate customers about our energy products and services, solar power, and energy efficiency solutions.
  • Identify customer needs and recommend the best solutions to meet those needs.
  • Negotiate and close sales contracts.
  • Provide excellent customer service, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and resolving any issues that may arise.
  • Track and report on sales activity and performance.
  • Stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in the energy sector.
  • Establishing new, and maintaining existing, relationships with customers
  • Managing and interpreting customer requirements
  • Calculating client quotations, negotiating tender and contract terms
  • Negotiating and closing sales by agreeing terms and conditions
  • Offering after-sales support services
  • Recording and maintaining client contact data
  • Supporting marketing by attending trade shows, conferences, and other marketing events
  • Making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product will meet client needs
  • Providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education
  • Liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts in solving client problems
  • Helping in the design of custom-made products
  • Providing training and producing support material for the sales team

Who are we looking for?

  • A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • A candidate with a strong understanding of the energy sector and its products and services.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • The ability to build rapport and trust with customers.
  • A results-oriented attitude and a strong work ethic.
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Passion for learning and staying up to date on the latest sales trends.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentable with the ability to clearly articulate the values and benefits of the company.
  • Relevant Sales Training & Certifications are a plus.

Bonus points if you have:

  • Strong experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the Telecoms and Energy sector.
  • Bilingual skills.

What we offer:

  • A competitive executive remuneration, performance bonus, and career development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects.
  • Be part of a team passionate about marketing and brand building.
  • Amazing work-life balance.
  • Being a member of a dynamic team of professionals who are driving global revolutionary change