Sales Team Lead at Ignite Energy Access (6 Openings)

Ignite Energy Access is an Abu Dhabi-based leader in distributed renewable energy solutions, dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to underserved communities across Africa. Now operating across 12 countries and serving over 15million people. Through innovative technology, scalable business models, and impact-driven financing, Ignite Power is transforming lives, fostering economic growth, and driving the continent’s clean energy transition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Team Lead

Location: Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers

Job Purpose / Mission

• Regional Operations: This position will be part of the Mysol Sales team across any region of operation in Nigeria, supporting and enabling frontline sales agents to sell more efficiently and responsibly.
• Employment Status: The Sales Team Lead role is not a full-time role.
• Compensation: Position includes a base pay along with performance-based commission incentives, in line with the applicable incentive scheme notified by Mysol from time to time.
• Flexibility: Reporting lines and duty stations may change over time to reflect the Scope of Duties and the needs of the company.
• Core Expertise: The Sales Team Lead must possess in-depth knowledge of sales, agent recruitment and retention, team management, and proven experience leading a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Agent Management & Recruitment: Recruit, train, and oversee a minimum of 10 active sales agents monthly, ensuring continuous development and achievement of performance targets.
• Sales Pipeline Management: Manage the sales process of Mysol products to potential and new customers in the designated territory.
• Financial Compliance: Supervise sales transactions and ensure timely and accurate remittance of proceeds according to company policies.
• Credit Control: For credit-based sales, take full ownership of credit follow-ups and collection.
• Asset Management: Oversee and manage the assigned company's tools of trade, ensuring their proper care and maintenance.
• Budget Optimization: Utilize allocated funds judiciously to support sales activities, maximizing their impact on revenue generation, sales volume improvement, and market expansion.
• Strategic Planning: Formulate and execute operational sales strategies within the assigned area, aligning with area sales targets set by the Regional Business Manager.
• Field Leadership: Coordinate and lead field sales activities to meet sales targets and maintain high-quality sales standards.
• Training & Coaching: Provide comprehensive training and coaching to sales agents covering key areas such as pitching, sales conversations, closing techniques, and fostering enduring customer relationships.
• Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations for sales agents, offering constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
• Inventory Control: Support monthly inventory audits for both the service center and Point of Sale (POS) locations in the assigned area.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience:

• 1 - 2 years of related sales experience.
• Relevant experience in selling solar products is highly preferred.

Knowledge and skills:

• Proven leadership capabilities and the ability to successfully deliver exceptional service in relation to the terms and conditions of the contract
• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Communication: Good communication skills with the ability to state messages clearly, using language that is easily comprehensible to others.
• Core Competencies: Strong problem-solving skills, planning capabilities, highly organized, and a dedicated team player.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with different stakeholders to resolve issues of moderate complexity.
• Adaptability: Ability to react quickly and effectively to changing priorities.

Language(s):

• English.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent-ng@igniteaccess.com using the job title and preferred Location as the subject of the mail.