About the Role
Ignite Energy Access is an Abu Dhabi-based leader in distributed renewable energy solutions, dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to underserved communities across Africa. Now operating across 12 countries and serving over 15 million people, we are transforming lives and driving the continent’s clean energy transition. We are seeking a proactive and target-driven Field Sales Agent to expand our footprint in Nigeria by connecting with prospective customers face-to-face and closing sales for our innovative solar energy products.
Key Responsibilities- Sell MySol Ignite solar products actively and consistently meet weekly sales and revenue targets within your assigned territory.
- Travel extensively across the designated region to meet prospects and customers for product sales, repayments, or installations.
- Build, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with new, repeat, and prospective customers through daily face-to-face interactions.
- Educate clients on the financial and personal benefits of transitioning to clean, renewable solar energy solutions.
- Monitor market conditions, competitor activities, and customer feedback to provide valuable insights to the Product and Marketing departments.
- Manage multiple customer accounts simultaneously while resolving any client concerns promptly.
- Represent the Ignite Energy Access brand professionally during all customer and community interactions.
- Relevant educational background combined with 1 to 4 years of proven field sales or direct marketing experience.
- Exceptional verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable operating in a target-driven, fast-paced environment.
- Strong working knowledge of the assigned local market and territory.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle or a strong willingness to travel extensively within the local terrain.
- Basic smartphone literacy for daily reporting, CRM updates, and lead tracking.
- Fluency in English and the primary local language of the target territory (such as Hausa, Yoruba, or Pidgin).
- Competitive base salary complemented by an attractive and lucrative commission structure.
- Comprehensive training on advanced solar technologies and modern field sales techniques.
- Clear career growth and advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding renewable energy company.
- The chance to make a tangible, lasting impact on Nigeria's clean energy access and economic development.