Sales Team Lead Kano

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Ignite Energy Access (6 Openings) is actively recruiting for a Sales Team Lead position in Kano. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 1 - 2 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development • Location Preference: in Kano

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Sales and marketing roles like Sales Team Lead are key revenue drivers in Nigeria's expanding market. This position offers direct impact on business growth and market expansion.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Sales Team Lead position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 1 - 2 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Ignite Energy Access is Africa’s leading distributed renewable energy provider, delivering state-of-the-art solutions that enable reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy access to millions across the continent.

Operating across 13 countries, we are building the infrastructure of the future - reliable, clean, and accessible to everyone, everywhere. Positioned at the forefront of technological disruption and climate finance leadership, Ignite Energy Access is accelerating the shift to next-generation utility services, We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Team Lead

Locations: Bich & Dawakintofa - Kano, Giwa; TunduWad & Zaria - Kaduna

Employment Type: Contract Job Purpose / Mission

Regional Operations: This position will be part of the Mysol Sales team across any region of operation in Nigeria, supporting and enabling frontline sales agents to sell more efficiently and responsibly. Employment Status: The Sales Team Lead role is not a full-time role. Compensation: Position includes a base pay along with performance-based commission incentives, in line with the applicable incentive scheme notified by Mysol from time to time. Flexibility: Reporting lines and duty stations may change over time to reflect the Scope of Duties and the needs of the company. Core Expertise: The Sales Team Lead must possess in-depth knowledge of sales, agentrecruitmentand retention, team management, and proven experience leading a team.

Agent Management & Recruitment: Recruit, train, and oversee a minimum of 20active sales agents monthly, ensuring continuous development and achievement of performance targets. Sales Pipeline Management: Manage the sales process of Mysol products to potential and new customers in the designated territory. Financial Compliance: Supervise sales transactions and ensure timely and accurate remittance of proceeds according to company policies. Credit Control: For credit-based sales, take full ownership of credit follow-ups and collection. Asset Management: Oversee and manage the assigned company's tools of trade, ensuring their proper care and maintenance. Budget Optimization: Utilize allocated funds judiciously to support sales activities, maximizing their impact on revenue generation, sales volume improvement, and market expansion. Strategic Planning: Formulate and execute operational sales strategies within the assigned area, aligning with area sales targets set by the Regional Business Manager. Field Leadership: Coordinate and lead field sales activities to meet sales targets and maintain high-quality sales standards. Training & Coaching: Provide comprehensive training and coaching to sales agents covering key areas such as pitching, sales conversations, closing techniques, and fostering enduring customer relationships. Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations for sales agents, offering constructive feedback and guidance for improvement. Inventory Control: Support monthly inventory audits for both the service center and Point of Sale (POS) locations in the assigned area.

National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

1 - 2 years of related sales experience. Relevant experience in selling solar products is highly preferred. You must have experience of the sales of solar product before applying You must reside in the Location If you have a car for mobilityor motor Bike is a plus

Proven leadership capabilities and the ability to successfully deliver exceptional service in relation to the terms and conditions of the contract Leadership: Strong leadership and team management abilities. Communication: Good communication skills with the ability to state messages clearly, using language that is easily comprehensible to others. Core Competencies: Strong problem-solving skills, planning capabilities, highly organized, and a dedicated team player. Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with different stakeholders to resolve issues of moderate complexity. Adaptability: Ability to react quickly and effectively to changing priorities.

Language(s):

English Hausa.

N200,000 - N600,000 monthly.  Application Closing Date

28th August, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title and Location as the subject of the mail.