ABOUT OUR CLIENT: A leading renewable energy company is actively seeking to engage with a Head of Renewable Energy, someone who can influence business development.
PURPOSE: Responsible for the development and management of the Solar/Renewable Energy business as profit centre head. Responsible for identifying potential opportunities and implementation of business strategy.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Profitability of business, quality of product, and support services delivered to customers. Meeting sales budget and timely execution of all Sales activities.
- Identify business opportunities for Solar/Renewable Energy products/Projects/Services with a focus on EPC projects for solar power solutions
- Identify and select Products/Technologies/Vendors/Service Providers/Tools to convert opportunities into revenue streams and manage operations of the Solar/Renewable segment.
- Liaise with Government agencies, and funding agencies (DFID/Crown Agents, IFC, Bank of Industry) for regulatory support, project funding, policy framework, and promotion of Solar energy to Power/Agricultural/Industrial applications.
- Ability and capacity to develop Solar Mini/Micro Grids.
- Implement customized renewable and LP Gas to power business projects
- Manage asset ownership (energy as a service) business
- Attend power industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends
- Identify internal infrastructure to operate the business segment with commercial viability.
- Ensuring the presentation of proposals is in line with company directives.
- Responsible for correct financial margins in accordance with budgets & correct selection of price markup for equipment
- Responsible for the development of the team
- Co-ordination with the engineering team on the suppliers' end & and proper installation of the equipment as per manufacturers' guidelines
- Co-ordinate with Service Department to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Responsible for compliance with ISO system for business process
Requirements
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
- Minimum 6-10 years experience in a similar position
- Degree in relevant discipline, Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- Hands-on experience in managing a Solar/Renewable energy business
- Experience with customized renewable solution projects
- Nigerian experience preferred
- Team leadership skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills
Benefits