Job Opportunity: Area Sales Manager at Husk Power Systems

Location: Lafia Road, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: NGN 350,000 - NGN 450,000 monthly

About Husk Power Systems

Husk Power Systems is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural communities in India and Sub-Saharan Africa. Recognized as the “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in energy (2023) and a three-time Global Cleantech 100 company, Husk provides AI-powered renewable energy solutions including 24/7 power to households, businesses, and institutions. The company also offers e-commerce, credit financing for appliances, e-mobility, and agricultural value chain solutions, aiming to transform economic growth and wellbeing in underserved rural areas.

Benefits

• Flexible working conditions aligned with global best practices
• Clear career growth and transparent performance review
• Gender-neutral reward processes, maternity and paternity leave
• Gender-inclusive workplace with focus on women’s safety
• 18-day annual paid leave and family health insurance
• Encouragement of healthy work-life balance and autonomy

Position Summary: Area Sales Manager

Husk is seeking a highly motivated Area Sales Manager to expand its Mini Grids business footprint in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. You will lead the MiniGrids Sales Team, driving revenue growth and executing sales strategies in a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Country Director.

This role is pivotal in addressing Nigeria’s energy access deficit and offers a chance to be part of a transformative rural electrification movement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate, and mentor sales team members to foster a performance-driven culture
• Define strategic vision and direction for Hybrid MiniGrids sales
• Implement best practices nationally and across subsidiaries
• Forecast, plan, and meet monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Collaborate with other business units to align sales and operational goals
• Negotiate solutions and resolve conflicts for Husk and clients’ benefit
• Identify new markets and business opportunities for revenue growth
• Develop sales strategies and monitor revenue pipeline
• Conduct market research and develop customer segmentation and pricing strategies
• Create community market intelligence to support decision-making
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships including regulatory bodies and customers
• Lead thought leadership initiatives to maintain Husk’s industry prominence

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant sales experience, with 2-4 years in energy sector sales management
• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Management, Marketing, or related field; postgraduate degree is a plus
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset
• Hands-on B2C and B2B sales experience in rural areas
• Excellent relationship management and data analysis skills
• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools (MS Project, Asana, Slack)
• Knowledge of Nigeria’s power sector is advantageous

Additional Information

• Based in Nasarawa State with regular travel to Husk operational sites
• Salary negotiable based on experience
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Apply online here:
Husk Power Systems Area Sales Manager Application

Husk Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Join us to be part of a mission to revolutionize rural energy access!