Canadian Solar

To further expand our business in West Africa, we are looking for a dynamic Sales Manager, West-Africa. In this role, you will identify, develop, and manage opportunities in the solar PV and Storage Segments, driving growth and strengthening our market presence.

• Achieve sales targets and increase market share in the West-African region.
• Identify, acquire, and develop new customers in the solar PV and storage while strengthening relationships with existing accounts.
• Manage existing accounts and build and maintain long-term customer relationships through regular on-site visits.
• Develop a pipeline of potential and acquire new accounts by locating key decision makers and building stable sales relationships to generate sales across West-African markets
• Lead contract negotiations and prepare competitive quotes.
• Monitor market trends, analyze data, and provide reliable sales forecasts.
• Act as a key interface with order processing to ensure smooth supply, delivery, and payment transactions.
• Represent the company on trade shows and events to create awareness and demand for the company’s products.
• Compliance with internal processes, policies, and external regulations
• Pro-active, results-driven attitude, pragmatic mind set and possessing a sense of urgency.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze sales performance and market trends
• Excellent teamwork, communication and intercultural skills
• Ability to work autonomously with high reliability, used to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with people at all levels, in a diverse, international environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to understand customers’ business.
• Ability and willingness to travel (approx. 40%).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

West Africa - Nigeria ( Remote )

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3+ years of solar industry experience in a sales role of PV modules, inverters, battery storage or electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated sales experience within the West Africa region or equivalent international expertise
• The ideal candidate will bring his or her own industry network
• The atmosphere: A modern work environment, brimming with positive energy, healthy growth, and diverse teams
• Additional benefits: Attractive salary package, including company benefits.
• Balance: Hybrid work (working from home/at the office), flexible hours as well as days off for special occasions
• Prospects: Individual professional development programs, training, and workshops
• Opportunities to influence the way we work: The freedom to contribute your own ideas and play a key role in shaping the future of our company
• Sustainability: Efforts include our zero waste office program, systematic recycling, bee keeping, planting trees and regular beach clean-ups
• Our rationale: Solar energy as a sustainable energy source, enabling the world to switch to clean, renewable energy

Questions? Our HR team is here for you:

careers-europe@csisolar.com.