Regional Sales Manager at Proten International

Proten International is an award-winning and leading international Human Resource and Management Consulting firm that provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions. Our focus is to align every organisation’s activities relating to People, Process and Technology closely with its business strategy and vision. Founded in 2011 in the United Kingdom, we have since expanded across Europe and Africa, serving clients across the public and private sectors and various industries including Banking, Oil and Gas, Insurance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Energy, FMCG, Manufacturing and many more. In 2015, we launched our Africa office in Lagos, Nigeria and have since provided a range of tailored solutions to various organisations. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Locations: North East, North West, North Central, South East, South South, and South West
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Sales Manager will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and promoting the company's solutions and services in the Eastern regions.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the energy, construction, or engineering sectors, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and close large-scale solar energy deals across Eastern Nigeria.
• Identify, engage, and develop relationships with high-value clients, including businesses, distributors, developers, and government entities.
• Strategically grow the company’s solar market share in the southern regions.
• Prepare high-quality sales proposals, presentations, and quotations for large projects.
• Coordinate closely with project, engineering, and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and client needs to inform business strategy.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in senior sales roles within the solar energy sector.
• Proven track record of successfully closing large-scale solar deals.
• Deep understanding of solar technologies, project economics, and the Nigerian energy market.
• Strong existing relationships with clients, distributors, and stakeholders in Eastern Nigeria.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently.
• Must reside in Eastern Nigeria and be willing to travel extensively within the region.

What We Offer

• Exposure to high-profile solar projects and high-value clients.
• Opportunity to lead and grow a critical segment of the company's solar business.
• Supportive and professional work environment with career advancement opportunities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@protenintl.com using ''Regional Sales Manager'' as the subject of the email.

Note

• Also, please include the state where you reside in the body of the email, ensuring it corresponds to the region for which you are applying.
• Only qualified candidates would be contacted