Commercial Engineer - Energy & Charging
Roam
Commercial Engineer - Energy & Charging
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Commercial Engineer - Energy & Charging
Department: Commercial Department
Salary: KES 1.08M/yr - KES 1.20M/yr
Are you passionate about sustainable energy and mobility? Join Roam, a dynamic e-mobility company, and play a critical role in transforming mobility in Africa. As a Commercial Engineer in our Commercial department, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, driving sales, building strategic relationships, supporting groundbreaking solutions for solar energy, and charging.
About Roam Electric.
Roam Electric is a leading company in the electric mobility sector, focused on transforming transportation across Africa with sustainable, affordable, and efficient electric motorcycles. As a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to addressing climate change and supporting local economies, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality electric vehicles that meet the needs of various sectors in the Kenyan market and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
1. Solar Equipment Sales.
- Drive sales of solar equipment to customers in Kenya and East Africa.
- Develop customer engagement and training activities in collaboration with suppliers.
- Enhance online presence and contribute to building a new website.
- Work with the communications team to run monthly email campaigns for customers and leads.
2. Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement Sales.
- Manage and grow a pipeline of prospects across various market segments.
- Generate new leads among different segments of the market and develop them until success and payment of deposit.
- Build relationships with financial institutions and project developers to facilitate lease-to-own and PPA turnkey projects.
- Maintain customer relationships, especially those with Service Operation and Maintenance Agreements (SOMA).
3. Charging Business Development.
- Maintain strategic partnerships with retail brands for electric vehicle charging stations.
- Support regional sales teams in unlocking new charging locations.
- When possible, design solar-powered charging solutions to lower costs and environmental impact.
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- Proven track record in sales, lead generation, and customer engagement.
- Experience in marketing, business development, or related fields.
- Exposure to renewable energy, electric mobility, or charging infrastructure is an advantage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Renewable Energy, or related field).
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in sales or business development within the energy or technology sector.
- A combination of technical expertise and commercial/business knowledge is highly desirable.
Ways of Working
At Roam, our mission is clear: Electrifying Africa, one vehicle at a time. Guided by our values—Dignity, Discovery, Drive, and Delivery—we foster trust, embrace innovation, and relentlessly pursue impactful partnerships. We deliver sustainable mobility solutions with speed, precision, and a customer-first mindset. As a B2B Sales Executive, you’ll lead the charge in building transformative partnerships that drive Africa’s sustainable transport.
- Department
- Commercial Department
- Locations
- Roam Park, Nairobi
Roam Park, Nairobi
Workplace & culture
Roam is a high paced work environment with an ambitious vision of changing the world where it matters the most. If you're interested in a career where everyday is about creating real change, we’d love for you to get in touch.
About Roam
Roam was founded in 2017 just as electric mobility was taking off, when
electric cars were just arriving on our streets. Roam vision is electrify the African transport and energy systems and designing affordable and reliable vehicles to improve the lives of the many and make electric transport more accessible to a broader market by making the technology more cost efficient and simplifying deployment. The company
focuses on electric motorcycles, public transport and buses, as well as charging infrastructure and energy systems. These focus areas have been chosen to maximize impact, as these vehicles are some of the highest CO2 and particle emitting vehicles on the market. Creating the standard for electric mobility in Africa.
