Country Business Leader at Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet)

Greenlight Planet is a multinational, for-profit business that designs, distributes, and finances solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 1.3 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.

Over a decade in business, the company is now a leading global brand in emerging markets across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.  Greenlight’s Sun King™ products provide modern light and energy to 26 million people in more than 40 countries and have sold over 10.5 million products worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Business Leader

Location: Lagos
Department: EasyBuy Direct Sales
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Workplace type: Onsite
Reporting To: VP Pay Go (West and Central Africa)

About the Role

• We are looking for a senior seasoned sales professional, who will maintain, build and expand the Sun King Easy Buy business in Nigeria.
• This is a leadership position which takes full strategic and tactical charge of all business functions of the Easy Buy business.

Responsibilities
What you would be expected to do;

• Mentor, coach and manage high performing teams.
• Drive revenue, market share and profitability targets.
• Design and manage high quality customer journey
• Research and pilot products for Nigerian customers needs
• Liaise with Sun King’s multi-national teams spread across Africa, Asia and Europe.
• Ensure that all teams have the required tools and materials for trade execution.
• Ensure that all companies in the same space activities are countered with effective strategies.
• Ensure visibility in the trade is high.
• Ensure that all costs and expenses are kept within acceptable levels and within budget.

Requirements
You might be a strong candidate if you:

• Has a Degree in a Business-related field or equivalent.
• At least 3 years international business and expansion experience.
• At least 4 years senior management sales experience within the solar space or similar industry.
• Experience in the Solar Industry is a strong advantage for this role.
• Experience in building businesses for the under-served population.
• Has experience in working with multinational teams
• Has excellent Computer knowledge with comprehensive knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Creative and innovative in your thinking, test out ideas and also cost conscious.
• Is excellently skilled in Planning, Organizing, Prioritizing, Maximizing value and see the big picture
• Is able to skillfully builds relations, work on internal & external relationships.
• Listens well, coaches’ others and is disciplined in their learning practice.
• Has Operation Excellence and a strong business acumen.

What we offer (in addition to compensation and statutory benefits)

• An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast-growing, high impact industry.
• The chance to work in an open-minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic Sun King employees who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing a smart, sustainable business with profound impact on the world.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun King Academy.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.