Sales Officer (english And French) Only

BILINGUAL SALES OFFICER - ENGLISH AND FRENCH

CATEGORY: SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA

Our client, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, is seeking a driven and results-oriented Sales Officer to join its growing team.

ROLE PROFILE

The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business development, market penetration, and revenue growth across French-speaking West and Central African markets. The role focuses on promoting renewable energy solutions, including solar power systems, hybrid solutions, and photovoltaic technologies to commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients.

The ideal candidate is a French-speaking sales professional with strong industry knowledge, regional market experience, and a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales & Business Development

·      Identify, prospect, and convert new business opportunities across Francophone Africa

·      Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing and post-sales follow-up

·      Conduct market segmentation, customer profiling, and territory mapping to support strategic growth

·      Deliver persuasive sales pitches, product demonstrations, and technical-commercial presentations to clients

Client Relationship Management

·      Build and maintain strong long-term customer relationships with key accounts, distributors, EPCs, government agencies, and corporate buyers

·      Provide professional support on product selection, system design options, and energy cost optimisation

·      Ensure high client satisfaction and promote repeat business

Market Intelligence & Reporting

·      Monitor emerging opportunities, competitor activities, and industry trends across the region

·      Provide weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasts, pipeline updates, and market insights to the Country Manager

·      Recommend strategies for market entry, pricing, distribution expansion, and product positioning

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

·      Work closely with engineering, logistics, customer service, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution of orders

·      Support marketing teams in organising product promotions, exhibitions, and digital campaigns in Francophone markets

·      Liaise with government bodies, regulators, and energy agencies when required

·      Perform any other duties as assigned by the Ghana Country Manager or the senior management team

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·      Must have a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Marketing, or a related field

·      Must have a minimum of 3–5 years’ sales experience, preferably in renewable energy, power solutions, or technical B2B industries

·      Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) is mandatory

·      Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets in multi-country environments

·      Strong network within Francophone West & Central African markets is an added advantage

REQUIREMENTS

·      Strong understanding of solar PV (Photovoltaic) systems, hybrid solutions, inverters, batteries, and energy efficiency solutions

·      Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills

·      High level of professionalism, self-motivation, and cultural awareness

·      Ability to travel frequently across the Francophone Africa region

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools

·      Ability to work independently, demonstrate flexibility, and respond effectively to dynamic market conditions

·      Must possess strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills

·      Must possess a team spirit and ability to interact with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural context

To apply, please send CVs to: so.pjkt@gmail.com

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