BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AT LOPTERRA SERVICES LIMITED

About Company:

Lopterra is a unique training and consultancy organization with offices in Lagos, Nigeria and Johannesburg, South Africa. Our goal is to provide exceptionally services that meets or exceed our clients expectation.

Job Description:

• Drive the development and financing of solar mini-grid projects, including feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement, and project structuring.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders—regulators, financiers, communities, EPC partners, and equipment suppliers.
• Lead proposal development, including RFP responses, concept notes, and business cases for energy projects.
• Collaborate with the technical team to assess project viability, cost estimates, and technical requirements.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new solar products, services, and technologies.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory frameworks to inform Solaflix’s strategic direction.
• Support partnership development with development agencies, utilities, and government programs.
• Represent Solaflix at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder forums to promote the brand and expand its network.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and financial projections for management and investors.

Requirements:

• Experience in mini-grid project development, including site identification, design coordination, and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of solar technologies, energy systems design, and regulatory environment in Nigeria/Africa.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills for project evaluation.
• Experience in fundraising, proposal writing, or partnership development with development finance institutions (DFIs) and donor-funded programs.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree inPhysics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• 4–6 yearsof experience inbusiness development, project management, or commercial operationswithin thesolar energy or power sector.

Salary

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