Job Openings at Patod Energy

Sales Executive Job Description

Job brief

Are you a passionate sales professional in the renewable field looking to take your career in a new direction? Do you want to be part of the pioneers in our expansion? We are looking for a competitive and trustworthy Sales Executive to help us build up our business activities. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven Sales Executive who will actively seek out and engage customer prospects and, help us increase sales and address customer needs within a specific assigned region.

Sales Executive responsibilities include presenting our products and services to potential clients, identifying specific consumer characteristics, onboarding agents and distributor, and recommending ways to promote and sell our products. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication abilities, and be highly motivated to meet sales goals.

Ultimately, you will help us grow our customer base and establish our reputation in your assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek and onboard agents and distributors.
• Actively seek new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media
• Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
• Act as a point of contact with existing and potential customers within assigned territory
• Identify local business opportunities and challenges
• Report on sales results (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually)
• Present our products and services to prospective customers
• Identify customer needs and recommends product solutions
• Work closely with salespeople and other internal teams to meet individual and group sales quotas
• Answer customer questions about features, pricing, and additional services
• Cross-sell products when appropriate
• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Supply the internal team with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High Business Acumen
• Excellent communication skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Hands-on experience with CRM software is a plus
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
• Fast learner and passion for sales
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• 2-3years proven experience as a Sales Executive or any relevant role in the renewable energy industry (Solar)
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• BSc in Marketing or Business Administration or a Diploma in Sales is a plus

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Sales Manager Job Description

Job brief

Are you a passionate sales professional in the renewable field looking to take your career in a new direction? Do you want to be part of the pioneers in our expansion? Are you an ambitious sales manager with experience working in the renewable heating sector? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic and reputable company in the renewable sector?

We are looking for a high-performing Sales Managers in Lagos, Kano, Abuja and Port-Harcourt to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximizing our sales team potential, crafting sales plans, and justifying those to plans to the upper management.

In this role, we seek outstanding organizational and sales skills. We expect you to be an excellent communicator who understands customer needs. If you are also goal-driven and analytical, we would like to meet you.

Ultimately, you will ensure our Sales Executive meet and exceed their target.

Responsibilities

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
• Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
• Devise effective territory sales and marketing strategies
• Analyze data to find the most efficient sales methods
• Meet with customers to address concerns and provide solutions
• Discover sales opportunities through consumer research
• Participate in industry or promotional events (e.g. trade shows) to cultivate customer relationships
• Conduct training in sales techniques and company product attributes
• Assess sales performance according to KPIs
• Monitor competition within assigned region
• Prepare and submit reports to the Sales Director

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 4-5years proven experience as a Sales Manager role in the renewable energy industry (Solar)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent negotiation skills.  .
• Business acumen and abilities to achieve sales targets.
• Skills to manage and develop promotion and sales campaigns. Maximizing the sales of each new product is among the key sales manager responsibilities and duties.
• Great presentation skills. Sales managers have to represent the company externally e.g. at networking events, conferences and exhibitions.
• Skills to building new client relationships and maintaining them.
• Abilities to set sales goals & quotas, build a sales plan and analyze data.
• Proven track record of increasing sales and revenue; field sales experience is preferred
• Ability to manage a sales team
• Ability to develop sales strategies and use performance KPIs
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with CRM is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational and leadership ability
• Problem-solving aptitude
• BSc/BA/MBA in Business, Marketing or a related field

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Accountant Job Description

Job brief

Are you an accounting professional in the renewable field looking to take your career in a new direction? Do you want to be part of the pioneers in our expansion? We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets and prepare financial statements and oversee our budgeting and forecasting. We will rely on you to provide advice to support our company’s decision-making.

Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.

Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity, and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations and all our accounting transactions comply with the law and support our company’s investments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that records comply with laws and regulations
• Gather financial data and ledgers
• Consolidate and analyze financial statements and results
• Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Manage periodical reporting
• Oversee external and internal audits
• Analyze finances to determine risks and create forecasts
• Advise management on how to craft effective business plans and resolve cost-related issues
• Manage all accounting transactions
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Gather and monitor financial data (e.g., sales revenues and liabilities)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements)
• Forecast costs and revenues
• Organize internal audits
• Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies
• Conduct detailed risk analyses to assess potential investments
• Analyze financial trends
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations
• Process payroll working hand in hand with the HR department

Requirements

• 3-5years proven work experience as an Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and practices
• In-depth experience in risk analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• An analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Excellent math skills with an attention to detail
• Time-management abilities
• Confidentiality
• Strong attention to details
• BSc in Accounting, Finance, or relevant degree
• Additional certification (ACCA or ICAN) is a plus

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Procurement and Logistics coordinator Job Description

Job brief

Are you a supply chain professional in the renewable field looking to take your career in a new direction? Do you want to be part of the pioneers in our expansion? We are looking for a competent Procurement and Logistics coordinator to oversee and facilitate the supply chain operations of our company and manage the company’s supply of products and services. Your responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. You will be the one to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods.

A logistic procurement officer does more than sit behind a desk. Each day is usually full of activity as s/he identifies and evaluates suppliers, arranges for transportation of purchased goods, identifies, and develops strategies for addressing logistical barriers, monitors use of materials and resources, and ensures quality record keeping.

Ultimately your goal is to evaluate suppliers, coordinate purchases, identify barriers and monitor use of purchased materials and goods.

Responsibilities:

• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Manage the entire process in the planning of commodities procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and distribution, customs clearance, ensuring effectively-functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities.
• Ensure effective lines of communication to ensure timely delivery of commodities using the most appropriate procurement procedures.
• Be responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identify new vendors/suppliers without jeopardizing quality and service delivery.
• Establish and implement a monitoring system that ensures that the prices paid for commodities are in line with local market prices.
• Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection, and evaluation, quality, and performance measurement mechanisms
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement and logistics plans and progress reports as required
• Prepare service delivery contracts, leases, and purchase orders for all acquisition needs.
• Maintain procurement and logistics files including all relevant documentation and vendor tracking system.
• Manage vendor contracts and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure completeness of deliverables outlined in the contract this includes ensuring that all vendor complaints and concerns are addressed promptly to ensure that the project continues to always receive uninterrupted services.
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets
• Comply with laws, regulations, and ISO requirements
• Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs
• Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction
• Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements
• Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders etc.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• BA/BSC in Business Administration, Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 3 to 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong technical experience in procurement and logistics
• Diverse experience working on complex projects and emergencies, specifically meeting
• timelines and milestones.
• Knowledge of asset management processes and procedures.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent
• with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed
• manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner
• Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Excellent Verbal and written communication
• Strategic thinking and vision: work strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and vision

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Customer Service Receptionist Job Description

Job brief

Are you a customer care professional in the renewable field looking to take your career in a new direction? Do you want to be part of the pioneers in our expansion? We are looking for a competent Customer Service Receptionist who will oversee our front desk and the first point of contact to our customers. You will be attending to customers calls, e- mails and face to face

The ideal candidate will have a friendly and easy-going personality while also being very perceptive and disciplined. You should be able to deal with complaints and give accurate information. A customer-oriented approach is essential.

The goal is to make guests and visitors feel comfortable and valued while on our premises.

Responsibilities:

• Attend to calls and to make calls to the customers when needed.
• Maintain the track record of incoming and outgoing calls properly.
• Perform clerical duties and needs to take care of all clerical work including couriers, faxes, and filling forms etc.
• It will be the duty to keep the reception clear and maintain record shelves of internal communication held from front desk to other departments.
• Provide information to the people regarding official timings and other circular information.
• Ensure the queries of customers or clients are taken due care of and given proper attention.
• Keep front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary material (pens, forms, paper etc.)
• Greet and welcome guests
• Receive letters, packages etc. and distribute them
• Prepare outgoing mail by drafting correspondence, securing parcels etc.
• Check, sort, and forward emails
• Keep updated records and files
• Monitor petty cash expenses and costs
• Take up other duties as assigned (travel arrangements, schedules etc.)

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as front desk representative, customer service agent or relevant position
• Familiarity with office machines (e.g. fax, printer etc.)
• Knowledge of office management and basic bookkeeping
• Proficient in English (oral and written)
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Strong communication and people skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Bachelors’ degree, additional qualifications will be a plus.