Business Development Associate (Solar Energy)

Location: Onsite in Lagos, Nigeria; coverage of the West and Central Africa region. Travel is required as needed.

Company

hirify.global is an off-grid solar energy company combining solar products, fintech, financing, and field operations to expand energy access.

What you will do

• Research, data-mine, qualify, and summarize potential B2B partners and sales prospects.
• Maintain an up-to-date prospect database and provide administrative support to the Business Development team.
• Hold physical and virtual meetings with prospective clients for training, product demonstrations, and onboarding across West and Central Africa.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to respond to client requests and onboard partners.
• Network with industry professionals and associations, monitor regional trends, opportunities, and bids, and support brand development.
• Create client proposals and manage bid applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or HND degree from an accredited higher institution.
• Minimum 3–4 years of post-NYSC work experience in a Business Development role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Data mining skills and strong people skills.
• Problem-solving abilities and sound judgment.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Nice to have

• Ability to speak French.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry.
• Open-minded and collaborative culture focused on innovation and impact.
• Multicultural environment with colleagues from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured learning and development programs through the hirify.global Center for Leadership.

Hiring process

• HR screening.
• First-level interview.
• Hiring decision.