Mini-Grids Commercial Operations Manager at Engie Africa

Responsibilities

• Support country teams develop commercial initiatives to drive electricity sales, appliances sales and development of income generating activities using our energy services.
• Onboarding the new commercial managers in different countries.
• Develop the MySolGrid Customer-Journey and build intervention framework at different stages to be customized by countries.
• Develop meaningful dashboards and relevant actionable interventions.
• Lead the adoption of digital tools by Commercial Teams in the countries.
• Designing campaigns across markets for revenue stimulation and leveraging on best practices replication across markets.
• Co-develop the value proposition for Mini-grids and Solar Home Systems integration.

At EEA, we have high expectations for our managers. Each manager plays a key role in creating an exceptional experience not only for our customers but for every person on our team. Our managers help EEA realize our ambitious goals while developing their own leadership skills and facilitating growth for their direct reports.  

We believe that great managers: 

• Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you create an enabling environment for effective action and bold decision which contribute to successful delivery of results. 
• Act with integrity: As an ethical leader you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent. You create and build upon a foundation of trust and openness. 
• Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader you walk the talk. You empower and coach your team with trust and humility. 
• Are accessible: as an accessible leader, you develop and maintain deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening. 
• Ensure diversity and inclusion: as an inclusive leader, you ensure diversity and foster a sense of belonging. 

Knowledge and skills 

Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience in project management, data analysis and/or engineering background.
• A passion for energy access and a willingness to pursue lasting impact.
• A previous experience in mini-grids business is a strong plus.
• Background or strong ability to quickly understand the technology and digital sides of the mini-grid business.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills (English, French is a plus).
• Entrepreneurial spirit, proactivity, and collaborative nature.
• Self-organized and pro-active, with an ability to learn quickly and demonstrate recommendations through a rational, data-driven approach.
• Commit to upholding high standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate humility, honesty and flexibility.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in data analysis, commercial strategy, project management, engineering.

Language(s): 

• English
• French is a plus.

 Technology:

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and basic IT knowledge required.
• Salesforce, PowerBI or Tableau knowledge is a plus.