Sales & Marketing

Sales Manager (solar) At Proten

Proten·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
Sales & MarketingFull TimeInternship
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Summary

  • The Sales Manager will be responsible for driving corporate sales growth, achieving revenue and sales targets, and expanding the customer base across key market verticals.
  • The role will focus on customer acquisition, business development, relationship management, opportunity conversion, and leading sales initiatives across target sectors including Healthcare, Hospitality, Agriculture, SMEs, Education, and Financial Institutions.
  • The ideal candidate should have strong corporate sales experience, a good understanding of the renewable energy/utility market, and a proven ability to lead sales teams and consistently deliver against targets.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development:

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve corporate sales and revenue targets.
  • Identify, prospect, and acquire new customers across assigned market verticals.
  • Build and manage a strong sales pipeline and consistently convert opportunities into closed business.
  • Develop new business accounts and prepare compelling sales proposals for prospective clients.
  • Identify new markets, customer segments, and business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, industry executives, and strategic customers.
  • Participate in sales calls, client meetings, site inspections, presentations, and negotiations to drive business closure.
  • Represent the organization at relevant industry events, exhibitions, and business networking opportunities.
  • Implement sales initiatives and action plans aligned with the overall marketing and business strategy.

Customer & Stakeholder Management:

  • Build and maintain professional, long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
  • Provide timely responses and high-quality service throughout the customer journey.
  • Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate business growth and successful customer delivery.
  • Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate energy solutions based on their requirements.
  • Participate in opportunity development and deal closure alongside other members of the sales team.

Sales Performance & Reporting:

  • Set clear sales objectives and ensure achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
  • Monitor sales pipeline, product bookings, earned revenue, and other relevant KPIs.
  • Track and analyse sales performance and identify areas requiring improvement.
  • Prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
  • Use sales data and market intelligence to improve performance and identify growth opportunities.

Team Leadership & Development:

  • Lead, motivate, and support the sales team to achieve agreed business objectives.
  • Monitor individual and team performance against sales targets and KPIs.
  • Conduct or facilitate sales training, presentations, and direct marketing sessions.
  • Support team members in prospecting, customer engagement, negotiations, and closing opportunities.
  • Foster a high-performance, target-driven sales culture.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • A Master's degree is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in sales and marketing, within the Solar Industry with proven experience in a sales management or similar role.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets, preferably within a corporate/B2B sales environment.
  • Experience selling to HNIs, corporate organizations, or defined target market segments.
  • Strong understanding of the utility and renewable energy sectors, including market dynamics and relevant regulatory considerations.
  • Good understanding of sales operations, business development, customer acquisition, and sales conversion.
  • Experience managing and developing high-value customer and stakeholder relationships.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA
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Send your CV along with a cover letter torecruitment@protenintl.com

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At a glance

Company

Proten

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 21, 2026