Business Developer at Oolu Solar

Key Responsibilities

• Launch and lead all Oolu activities in a new market: The business developer is highly operations focused and will launch and lead the pilot project in a new market, conduct all m&e activities, determine regional and subregional pricing models; build the team to scale, and ensure results oriented reporting to the board;
• Support the Executive team with business strategy formulation for a new market;
• Work closely with technical personnel to determine new project modalities and optimal project implementation solutions;
• Manage a large team and put in place strategies to ensure success in a new market;
• Identify, design, and negotiate new project and partnership opportunities;
• Draft agreements and/or contractual documents for the executive team which are required for signature and implementation of new projects;
• Push forward relevant institutional partnerships;
• Ensure all banking and administrative legal work related to Oolu Nigeria Ltd.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of competencies in project service delivery and management to develop opportunities and engagements with new partners;
• Perform other duties as required and requested within the framework of his/her responsibilities or as assigned by the Executive Team;

Requirements, Skills and Experience

• Applicants must have previous experience working in operations focused role where they helped scale a startup and/or be a passionate and highly motivated entrepreneur with a proven track record of business success;
• The applicant must speak fluent English;
• Previous experience building and managing large teams is required;
• Previous experience in designing and managing operations and/or distribution in rural regions in Nigeria is required;
• Previous experience in recruiting, training, finding talent, and HR is an asset;
• Previous experience in logistics and/or experience scaling operations for a leading distribution company in Africa is an asset;
• We're looking for someone with at least 3 years of experience in an international business environment which includes leading roles in business development, stakeholder management, communication, marketing, sales and/or finance or other relevant area.