Overview
BBOXX is generating impact by improving customers’ quality of life through provision of affordable, clean and reliable energy solutions. Today, we offer pay-as-you-go solar power. Our aim is to expand rapidly to provide other modern utility services, such as cooking, internet access and water. We are constantly searching and realising innovative solutions to provide the best value services to our customers.
At the heart of BBOXX is our pioneering management platform, called BBOXX Pulse, which continuously collects data and insights, enabling us to provide our services to previously unreachable populations. BBOXX has installed more than 150,000 solar home systems, with a strong presence in Rwanda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Togo. BBOXX have over 600 employees across 9 global offices Rwanda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Togo, with its head office in the UK and its manufacturing operations based in China.
Job Position: Business Development Manager – Power
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
- This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to play a central role in managing the strategy and business development of Bboxx new AC systems in Nigeria.
- The role will be offered on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract with the potential to become a permanent contract in the future.
Job Responsibilities
- Support definition of Power AC strategy together with all Bboxx stakeholders (engineering team, BD team, Marketing, and local entity)
- Manage Bboxx Power AC business development first in Nigeria and in other Bboxx African markets
- Manage and coordinate the implementation and the exploitation of a first pilot in Nigeria
- Manage technicians and sales force dedicated to day-to-day operations of Power AC products
- Manage reporting and budget
- Support in managing the different stakeholders involved (authorities, regulators, donors, …)
- Support the recruitment of required staff
Other Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate the implementation and the exploitation of a first pilot in Nigeria
- Manage technicians and sales force dedicated to day-to-day operations of Power AC products
- Manage reporting and budget
- Support in managing the different stakeholders involved (authorities, regulators, donors, …)
- Support the recruitment of required staff.
Job Requirements
Experience / Skills:
- 3 years + of professional experience
- Previous experience in Nigeria is a must
- Good knowledge of solar industry
- Strong project management skills with ability to plan workloads, manage time effectively, meet deadlines, respect budgets
- Ability to manage a technical team
- Excellent communication (writing and oral), presentation, and facilitation skills in English (French is a plus)
- An inclusive person, who seeks realisation of goals and results through working in partnership with others.
- A ‘common sense’ attitude and a ‘hands on’ approach.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online