Elite Talent Placements - Our client, a fast-growing distributed-energy and energy-infrastructure company, is recruiting a commercially driven candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Sales and Marketing (Solar & Energy Solutions)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
The Role
You will own demand, pipeline, conversion and bookings across Commercial & Industrial solar and battery solutions, EPC and outright solar system sales, Lease-to-Own, and residential and SME solar.
You will also position the company in the market as more than a solar installer.
What we need most:An existing network of buyers you can approach from day one
Ability to generate sales within 30 - 60 days of joining
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the sales and marketing strategy
Hit sales targets across EPC, C&I, Lease-to-Own, residential and SME segments
Build and maintain a strong, qualified pipeline
Lead acquisition, proposals, negotiation and deal closure
Build partnerships, referral channels and distribution relationships
Run marketing campaigns that generate qualified leads
Create case studies and thought-leadership content
Maintain pricing and gross-margin discipline
Use CRM, pipeline tracking and forecasting effectively
Lead, coach and manage the sales and marketing team
Work closely with Finance, Engineering and Operations for smooth handover
You'll be measured on
Sales bookings and contract value
Gross margin
Qualified pipeline
Proposal-to-contract conversion
New customer acquisition
Lease-to-Own and C&I/EPC sales
Customer acquisition cost
Referrals
Repeat business.
Requirements8+ years in commercial, sales or business development
Strong B2B and consultative selling experience
Background in energy, solar, infrastructure, telecom, technology or a related sector
A proven record of building pipeline and closing meaningful deals
A strong network of potential buyers
Leadership and team-management capability
Solid understanding of pricing, margins, forecasting and CRM
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Who we're looking for:
A commercially driven builder, not a sales administrator. Someone accountable, resilient and financially disciplined, with the integrity to build a predictable sales engine.
Application Closing Date25th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short note on your buyer network to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using “Head of Sales & Marketing” as the subject of the email.
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