• Application Deadline: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Technical Sales Manager - Power and Alternative Energy


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Business Objective

• Overseeing daily operations in the technical and sales aspect of the business.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, manage and motivate field engineers/subordinates.


• In depth understanding of AC and DC power systems (Rectifiers, Inverters, UPS, AVR, ATS, panels, Diesel Generators, Transformers).


• Knowledge of alternative/renewable energy technologies (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal).


• Collaborate with business development department to generate new leads and increase portfolio size.


• Evaluate and provide analysis to management for new products and market opportunities.


• Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve technical service to clients.


• Suggest alternative technical solutions to meet client requirement more efficiently.


• Ensure execution of the developed sales strategies and plans.


• Manage new business development sales process from proposal to close.


• Plan and implement company’s sales programs.


• Manage multiple technical teams within budget and project schedule.


• Develop long-term relationships with clients, through managing and interpreting their requirements.


• Persuade clients that a product or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price, and delivery.


• Negotiate tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company needs.


• Work on after-sales support services and provide technical back-up as required.


• Liaise with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.


• Consistently delivers high-quality services to our clients.


• Identify and understand future business needs, prepare, and implement technical strategies to meet those needs.


• Coordinate and direct all technical projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.


• Analyze technology needs, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.


• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports on projects.


• Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.


• Ensure that the strategies adopted for every project are the most cost effective while ensuring that engineering service standards are still upheld.


• Direct, review and approve product design and changes.


• Oversight responsibility for the end-to-end life cycle of all projects and activities.


• Stay abreast with the latest technologies and recommend solutions to novel customer requests in the interest of the organization.


• Develop and implement policies standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department.


• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.


• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.


• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.


• Set technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.


• Tracking projects that are subcontracted to third parties, ensuring they meet the company’s standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.


• 5 years experience in either banking or/and Telecommunications industry.


• Previous/current supervisory/managerial role recommended.


• In depth understanding of AC and DC power systems (Rectifiers, Inverters, UPS, AVR, ATS, panels, Diesel Generators, Transformers).


• Knowledge of alternative/renewable energy technologies (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal).


• Expertise with CRM systems and practices.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.