Solar Sales Manager - Commercial & Industrial (C&I) at Simba Group

The Simba Group which started operations in 1988, is a conglomerate having a Pan-Nigeria presence and business interests in some other most dynamic sectors in the economy. The Group is a dominant player in the transportation, power products and IT-enabled service sectors which are critical to the sustained growth of the Nigerian Economy.

The corporate vision of the Group is to provide innovative and quality products along with excellent aftersales service to our customers. The activities of the Group are guided by strong value systems built around Integrity, Innovation, Openness and Consistency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Solar Sales Manager - Commercial & Industrial (C&I)

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Lead Generation

• Identify and target new C&I clients through market research, networking, and referrals.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of prospective customers.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key commercial and industrial clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client communications, presentations, and negotiations.

Sales Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and execute regional sales strategies aligned with company goals.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and revenue goals for solar EPC, PPA, or asset sales.

Proposal & Tender Management:

• Lead the preparation of techno-commercial proposals, presentations, and RFQ/RFP responses.
• Collaborate with the engineering and finance teams to tailor solutions to client needs.

Project Coordination Support:

• Work closely with project execution and engineering teams to ensure smooth handover and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor client requirements during and post-installation to drive repeat business.

Market Intelligence:

• Monitor trends, competitor activities, regulatory changes, and pricing dynamics in the C&I solar market.
• Provide feedback for product development and marketing initiatives.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Energy), or
• Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

Experience:

• 5-8 years of proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in the solar energy, renewable energy, or power sector, with a focus on commercial and industrial clients.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a sales leadership or key account management role in the solar EPC, PPA, or energy services domain.
• Demonstrated success in:
  • Selling solar PV systems or energy solutions to large C&I clients.
  • Closing high-value contracts (CAPEX or OPEX models).
  • Managing complex sales cycles, including stakeholder engagement, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, legal, and project execution) to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Familiarity with:
  • C&I customer energy consumption patterns and financial decision-making.
  • Renewable energy regulations, incentives, and compliance.
  • CRM tools and sales reporting systems.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes to: careers@simba.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.