Business Developer at Oolu Solar

Oolu is one of the fastest growing off-grid solar companies in West Africa. Our vision is to be a leading energy and financial services provider to millions of customers in the developing world.

Our model, developed with local communities, allows us to offer high-quality solar products on an affordable financing plan. We are proud of our after-sales commitment, with replacement parts under warranty and customer service representatives who speak the local languages of our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Developer (Operations Focus)

Location: Nigeria

Activities and Responsabilities

• Launch and lead all Oolu activities in a new market: The business developer is highly operations focused and will launch and lead the pilot project in a new market, conduct all m&e activities, determine regional and sub-regional pricing models; build the team to scale, and ensure results oriented reporting to the board;
• Support the Executive team with business strategy formulation for a new market;
• Work closely with technical personnel to determine new project modalities and optimal project implementation solutions;
• Manage a large team and put in place strategies to ensure success in a new market;
• Identify, design, and negotiate new project and partnership opportunities;
• Draft agreements and/or contractual documents for the executive team which are required for signature and implementation of new projects;
• Push forward relevant institutional partnerships;
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of competencies in project service delivery and management to develop opportunities and engagements with new partners;
• Perform other duties as required and requested within the framework of his/her responsibilities or as assigned by the Executive Team;

Skills Required

• We’re looking for someone with at least 3 years of experience in an international business environment which includes leading roles in business development, stakeholder management, communication, marketing, sales and/or finance or other relevant area.
• Applicants must have previous experience working in operations-focused business development role where they helped scale a startup and/or be a passionate entrepreneur with a proven track record of business success;
• Previous experience in logistics and/or experience scaling operations for a leading distribution company in Africa is an asset;
• Previous experience in rural regions is desirable;
• Previous experience in recruiting, training, finding talent, and HR is an asset
• The applicant must speak fluent English;
• If the Applicant is not from the target country, the Applicant must be willing to relocate, all relocation fees will be the responsibility of the Applicant;
• The Applicant must have a valid passport before onboarding;
• If you are an innovative problem solver, have good managerial skills and have a "go-getter" attitude, we want you to apply!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online