Sales Engineer / Engineering Manager at Sunray Ventures

We are looking to engage a competent and experienced Sales Engineer to drives new business opportunities in Nigeria to closure.

Key Responsibilities
Sales Engineering:

• Leads client conversations through emails, phone calls and in person meetings
• Performs energy audits on client sites.
• Performs financial modelling and analysis
• Develops sales proposals to drive the sales process
• Drives the sales process from initial contact through contract closed
• Works with legal department to draft sales contract and negotiate terms with client
• Drives the sales process from proposal to getting a signed contract
• Prepare and submit tender documents (specifications, Bill of Quantities, drawings, etc.) and designs as per requirements.

General:

• Develop standard operating procedures and continuous improvement
• Develop and coach technical staff to meet the objectives of Daybreak Power Solutions Limited in Nigeria;
• Introduce best-engineering practices in the company to ensure it is at the forefront of innovation and good management practices
• Review technological trends in the local and global energy sector;

Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Masters in Business Administration required (Engineering Manager)
• At least 3 years (5 years for Engineering Manager) of Engineering experience in the solar industry
• Professional Engineering Certificate a plus
• Prior experience creating financial models a plus
• Work well in a team environment & have good communication skills
• French language proficiency is an advantage
• Flexible to travel domestically and Internationally

Working Conditions

• Approximately 30% of time shall be spent in an office environment. The remaining time shall be spent in the field.

Physical Requirements:

• The Engineer shall be capable of lifting up to 20kg; stand for an extended period of time; work in outdoor environment.

Direct Reports:

• This position may have Solar technicians directly report to them.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues;
• Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development;
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast growing company.