Business Development Manager

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE Stock Code: JKS) is one of the few PV manufacturers that has 1.5 GW capacity in 2011 with a vertically integrated model, producing high quality crystalline ingots, wafers, cells, and mono- and multi- crystalline PV panels. Our full control over the production chain allows us to guarantee the highest quality for our products and a much more efficient cost structure. With these competitive advantages, we are able to pass benefits on to our customers around the world.


We are recruiting to fill the position of: 

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location:
 Nigeria

Job Description


  • Identify, develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners in the region
  • Work together with Sales team to turn prospective leads into long-term clients
  • Establish relationships with local governments and other industry stakeholders (utlilities, Dept of Energy, industry associations)
  • Identify timely new opportunities in the form of the tenders and RFQs, work on submissions and attraction of right partners
  • Scout new markets and identify new business opportunities, propose and execute market entry modes
  • Build company credentials towards financing institutions and solar PV projects investors and attaining bankability status in major banks
  • Support clients on obtaining project financing and facilitate banks-clients introductions
  • Provide timely market intelligence (projects, trends, competitors’ activities, prices) to support headquarters and regional Sales team
  • Take on ad-hoc projects as instructed by the Headquarters
  • Travel frequently to visit clients and attend exhibitions and conferences.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics/Business/Finance, MBA preferred
  • At least 5 years of experience working in B2B industry in BD or market-related function with focus on a designated region, with at least 2 years of work experience in energy-related sector, preferrably PV
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical mindset, ability to convert facts into insights
  • Strong business acumen
  • Ability to work autonomously and multi-task
  • Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, Savvy Powerpoint user.