Business Development Manager Job at Lopterra

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience inmini-grid project development, including site identification, design coordination, and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding ofsolar technologies, energy systems design, and regulatory environmentin Nigeria/Africa.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills for project evaluation.

Preferred:

• Experience in fundraising, proposal writing, or partnership development with development finance institutions (DFIs) and donor-funded programs.

Why you should work with our client:

• A competitive monthly salary based on experience and performance
• Milestone-based bonuses tied to revenue generation and client acquisition
• Full branding, PR, and operational support
• The opportunity to lead a division, sector, or client portfolio
• Clear path to senior executive growth based on performance
• A respected company name that opens doors in logistics