General Manager - Solar & Renewable Energy Job in a Multinational Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a multinational company involved in the provision of local power solutions, is recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: General Manager - Solar & Renewable Energy Job Reference: 1316 Location: Nigeria Industry: FMCG Function: Commercial & Communication Job Description

• Responsible for development and management of Solar/Renewable Energy business as profit centre head.
• Responsible for identifying potential opportunities and implementation of business strategy.
• Profitability of business, quality of product and support services delivered to customer.
• Meeting sales budget and timely execution of all Sales activities.
• Identify business opportunities for Solar/Renewable Energy products/Projects/Services with focus on EPC projects for solar power solutions
• Responsible for correct financial margins in accordance with budgets & correct selection of price mark up for equipment
• Responsible for development of team
• Co-ordination with engineering team on suppliers' end & proper installation of the equipment as per manufacturers' guidelines
• Identify and select Products/Technologies/Vendors/Service Providers/Tools to convert opportunities in to revenue streams and manage operations of the Solar/Renewable segment.
• Liaison with Government agencies, funding agencies (DFID/Crown Agents, IFC, Bank of Industry) for regulatory support, project funding, policy framework and promotion of Solar energy to Power/Agricultural/Industrial applications.
• Ability and capacity for development of Solar Mini Grids.
• Identify internal infrastructure to operate business segment with commercial viability.
• Ensuring presentation of proposals is in line with company directives.
• Co-ordinate with Service Department to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Responsible for compliance with ISO system for business process

• Degree in relevant discipline, Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 6-10 years’ experience in similar position
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent English oral and written communication skill
• High standard of attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Hands on experience in field services for Solar/Renewable energy
• Team leadership skills