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    SAO Energy- Sales Lead

    SALES LEAD – SAO ENERGY

    Location: Abuja

    Reports To: CEO

    Experience Level: 7 years+

    Industry Focus: Multi-sector Consulting, Advisory, Investments, Energy, Capital & Project

    Management

    Employment Type: Full-time, Sales

    Our Company

    SAO Energy is a renewable-energy investment, development, and service company, dedicated

    to transforming Africa’s energy landscape by providing sustainable, reliable, and clean power

    to underserved communities, institutions, and businesses. As a portfolio company of the SAO

    Group of companies, SAO Energy blends innovation, impact, and enterprise to deliver energy

    solutions across sub-Saharan Africa.

    We are on a mission to eliminate energy poverty, particularly in rural and underserved regions

    by delivering cutting-edge renewable energy solutions that power homes, healthcare centres,

    businesses, schools, and public utilities. Our purpose is to provide sustainable and affordable

    electricity that supports economic development, improves quality of life, and fosters

    environmental sustainability.

    At SAO Energy, we are powered by an outstanding, diverse, and highly skilled team of

    professionals who bring together deep technical expertise, creativity, and a shared commitment

    to impact. Our people are united by a common purpose of transforming Nigeria’s energy

    landscape through sustainable solutions that improve lives, strengthen communities, and

    accelerate national development. We foster an inclusive culture where every team member

    feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.

    We have very exciting, diverse projects across our portfolio companies ranging from a N35

    bn Infrastructure Bond Issuance, a US$60 m renewable energy project, US$45 m education

    infrastructure, US$100 m Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone amongst other projects.

    Role Summary

    The Sales Lead will be responsible for driving revenue growth and business development for

    SAO Energy by identifying, developing, and converting commercial opportunities across its

    renewable energy and power solutions portfolio.

    The role will develop and manage a strong sales pipeline, build relationships with potential

    customers and strategic partners, understand client energy needs, coordinate solution

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    SAO Energy- Sales Lead

    development with technical teams, and lead opportunities from initial engagement through

    proposal, negotiation, contracting, and handover for execution.

    The ideal candidate would be someone that has strong knowledge of the Nigerian energy

    market, proven B2B sales experience, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to

    sell complex energy solutions to businesses, institutions, government entities, development

    organisations, and other large customers.

    Key Responsibilities

    1 Sales Strategy & Business Development

    • Develop and implement SAO Energy's sales and business development strategy in line

    with company growth objectives.

    • Identify new markets, customer segments, projects, and revenue opportunities for

    renewable energy and power solutions.

    • Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline and consistently convert opportunities into

    signed contracts.

    • Develop strategies for expanding SAO Energy's presence in commercial, industrial,

    institutional, public-sector, and underserved markets.

    • Lead Generation & Customer Acquisition
    • Identify and qualify prospective customers and project opportunities.
    • Conduct market research to identify emerging energy needs and commercial

    opportunities.

    • Develop and maintain relationships with decision-makers, business owners,

    government institutions, development organisations, and other potential clients.

    • Energy Solution Sales
    • Understand customers' energy requirements and work with the technical team to

    develop appropriate renewable energy solutions.

    • Support the development of proposals for solar, mini-grid, hybrid, C&I, energy

    efficiency, and other applicable energy solutions.

    • Translate technical solutions into clear commercial value propositions for customers.
    • Ensure proposals address customer requirements, project economics, timelines, and

    expected outcomes.

    • Project Origination & Pipeline Development
    • Identify potential renewable energy and infrastructure projects suitable for SAO

    Energy's portfolio.

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    • Develop project concepts and initial commercial assessments in collaboration with

    technical and finance teams.

    • Support feasibility assessments, site assessments, financial modelling, and project

    structuring where required.

    • Maintain accurate records of opportunities, project status, expected revenue, probability

    of conversion, and next steps.

    • Commercial & Contract Management
    • Prepare and review commercial proposals, quotations, bids, and expressions of interest.
    • Lead commercial negotiations with customers and partners within approved authority

    limits.

    • Support contract development and ensure agreed commercial terms are accurately

    reflected.

    • Monitor sales margins, pricing, payment terms, and overall commercial viability.
    • Work with Finance and Project teams to ensure smooth transition from sales to project

    execution.

    • Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
    • Develop strategic relationships with EPC companies, technology providers, investors,

    government agencies, development partners, and other industry stakeholders.

    • Represent SAO Energy at relevant industry meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and

    business development forums.

    • Identify partnership opportunities that can generate new customers, projects, funding

    opportunities, or market access.

    • Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to drive repeat business and referrals.
    • Sales Performance & Reporting
    • Set and track sales targets, revenue targets, conversion rates, and pipeline performance.
    • Prepare regular sales and business development reports for the Head of Energy.
    • Provide market intelligence and insights on competitors, pricing, customer needs, and

    industry trends.

    • Use CRM and other sales management tools to maintain accurate pipeline information.
    • Team Collaboration
    • Work closely with the Head of Energy, Engineering, Project Management, Finance,

    and other relevant teams to convert opportunities into viable projects.

    • Support the development of sales materials, presentations, case studies, and other

    business development tools.

    • Mentor and support junior sales/business development personnel as the team grows.

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