Technical Sales Associate at Husk Power Systems

Husk Power Systems ("Husk") is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Sales Associate

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa (will be required to work from rural areas and plant sites)
Employment Type: Full-time
Division / Function: D2R Business
Reports to: Head, D2R Business

Role Summary

• Husk is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Technical Sales Associate to join the growing team in Nigeria.
• The individual will be responsible for promoting and selling our range of big Load appliances (i.e. grinding & welding machines, Freezers etc.) to potential clients.
• This role requires a combination of technical expertise, sales acumen, and excellent communication skills to effectively engage with customers, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions.
• You need to be a team player and have a problem-solving attitude.
• The individual should also be passionate about contributing to solving one of Nigeria’s most critical challenges - the energy access deficit. 

Key Responsibilities
General:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets for Appliances.
• Identify and prospect potential customers within the designated territory or market segment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients through regular communication and visits.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the features, benefits, and capabilities of our machines.
• Collaborate with the technical support team to address customer inquiries, resolve issues, and provide technical assistance as needed.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business growth.
• Prepare and submit accurate sales forecasts, reports, and other documentation as required by management.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and networking events to promote our products and expand the company's presence in the market.
• Coordinate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials, campaigns, and initiatives to support sales efforts.
• Continuously strive to enhance product knowledge, sales techniques, and professional skills through training and self-development activities.

Qualifications
Required Skills & Attributes:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Engineering, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in technical sales, preferably within the industrial machinery or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of grinding and welding processes, equipment, and applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional negotiation, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
  Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Business-level fluency in major Nigerian languages, a plus.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.