Ongoing Recruitment at A4&T Integrated Services Limited

A4&T was conceived in 2010, passionately driven to provide affordable eco-friendly renewable energy solution and backup power systems as an alternative to the unstable national grid and pollutant fuel powered generators.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

1.) Senior Business Development Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As a Senior Business Development Manager for Solar Home Systems, your role will be crucial in driving the company's success in the renewable energy market by expanding its reach, building partnerships, and maximizing sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategic business development plans to expand the business and to achieve company goals in the solar home systems.
• Identifying new business opportunities in the solar energy sector and developing partnerships with key stakeholders and potential clients within the industry.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, energy regulators, and local communities.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as marketing, operations, Engineering, and finance to ensure seamless execution of projects from sales to installation and after-sales service.
• Monitoring and analyzing sales performance, market trends, and customer feedback to continuously improve business strategies.
• Leading market research efforts to understand the competitive landscape and market trends in the solar home systems sector.
• Leading the sales team to drive revenue growth and achieve sales targets.
• Creating and presenting business proposals, pitches, and presentations to potential clients and partners
• Conducting market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Staying updated on solar energy policies, regulations, and incentives to leverage opportunities for business growth.
• Providing leadership and guidance to junior business development staff.
• Developing pricing strategies and negotiating contracts with clients.

Requirements - Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Applicants must possess the following skills and abilities, which are important for achieving success on the job:

• Qualifications required are a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing -Related discipline, or B.Eng. in Marketing, or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in the Marketing and Sales field.
• Must possess effective communication, and writing skills to share business information when needed.
• Previous knowledge of Business Development is very crucial to this role.
• Strong analytical and effective problem-solving skills.
• Be an effective team player with ability to work under own initiative
• Strong computer skills especially MS Office Suites
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and be self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task: He/she must be able to complete several tasks together and meet up with deadlines
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Application Closing Date: 31st August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@a4tintegrated.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

2.) Head, Technical Department

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Functions primarily as a Technical Engineer hold as Head, Technical department
• Develops and applies modern engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to complex engineering problems.
• Will provide technical guidance/training over a group and supervise engineering staff on projects of low to medium complexity
• Will be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist/technical output.
• Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics.
• Will include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.
• Set up professional Policies and Procedures for the department

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects for solar resource assessments, energy production estimates, performance assessments of operating projects, siting, performance testing, feasibility studies, new technology evaluation, component modeling, conceptual design, and strategic planning.
• Provide expert consultation on solar PV plant components such as modules, inverters, meteorological stations, and trackers.
• Supervision of solar PV design optimization for cost reduction and performance improvement, including for engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects.
• Contribute to business development with key clients including identification of key drivers, scoping, proposal development, and relationship management.
• The position will also include exposure to other renewable technologies: biomass, wind, geothermal, hydro, etc.
• Through own knowledge and design, coordinate and lead training programs (outsourced or in-house) for on-boarding of our independent contractors/channel partners who are or want to become successful solar installation companies.
• With excellence in detail and design, develop and deliver high-impact learning through utilization of multi-media approaches to maximize participation, effectiveness, comprehension and application.
• Create comprehensive, brilliant, yet simple training presentation materials including facilitator guides, participant guides, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, games, assessments, etc.
• Successfully navigate the important and complex relationships with our partners, which includes effectively mentoring individuals from executive staff to field personnel on various matters from financial statements and cash flow management to technical aspects of our products.
• Create or interpret the solar panel installation plans, mapping out the steps of the installation and where all of the components will be installed.
• Install, inspect, maintain and repair solar panel systems, including the solar collectors, concentrators, batteries, pumps, fans, or support structure.
• Supervise all electrical work needed to connect solar system to electric grid. This includes proper grounding systems, controls and all testing necessary.
• Weatherproof the solar installation in accordance with local safety regulations and the specifications of the manufacturer.
• Assess instructional effectiveness and summarize evaluation reports determining the impact of training through KPIs assessed in training exit interviews our testing.
• Partner with senior level internal stakeholders and liaise with subject matter experts regarding instructional design results.
• Maintain updated curriculum database and training records approach and details.
• Assess the job site, identify and resolve any potential hazards
• Management of staffing and resources required for on time solar project completion
• Perform regular check ins/site visits with on-site personnel to track project progress
• Serve as point of contact for customers & clients for each project
• Provide progress reports and regular updates to clients and senior management as required.
• Supervise service operations team in troubleshooting issues related to installation
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Degree
• At least 5 years of experience.

Skills:

• Awareness of the latest Solar market trends and shifts, as well as projections for the future
• Must Possess Project Management Skill
• Effective Team lead and Managerial Skill
• Evidence of ability to innovate and implement change successfully
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrate both analytical and creative capabilities.
• Proven work experience as a trainer, training facilitator or coordinating multiple training events in a corporate setting.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in the use auto cad for project design.
• Experience in hybrid solar installation and verse knowledge in solar system design and installation
• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate).
• Ability to manage multiple projects while working under pressure and time constraints.

Application Closing Date: 16th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their  CV to: hr@a4tintegrated.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) Operations / Legal & Compliance Executive

Job Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Specifically, the position will involve the following and not limited to:

Operational:

• Constantly interface with the CEO to clearly translate business strategy into operations strategy
• Clearly define easy-to-follow operations processes for key business activities
• Assist the CEO in defining and monitoring quarterly and annual Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
• Clearly define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for key business activities
• Provide operations process training to day-to-day operations team members

Compliance:

• Review of all relevant statutory laws and regulations applicable to the Company and ensure compliance.
• Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all regulatory permissions remain current and appropriate for business needs.
• Provide reporting with respect to regulatory requirements and developments.
• Develop compliance checklists and prepare compliance reports, as and when due.
• Inform the Internal Audit unit of any findings as regards non-compliance that may require investigation.
• Ensuring compliance with best practices § Participate in Business Process Re-engineering exercises to ensure controls therein.
• Continual compliance risk assessment of company practices together with the development of internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols
• Serve as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies and trade associations
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives and advise management accordingly.
• Liaise with third parties, together with the company’s management, that wish to understand the company’s control environment, compliance policies and procedures.
• Carry out review of SLA Manuals to ensure applicable regulatory laws are incorporated.
• Any other duties as required by the Line Manager. § Strong focus on Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) mindset and compliance.

Legal:

• Liaise with auditors, external lawyers, tax advisers, bankers and shareholders.
• Preparation of compliance documentation with relevant constitutive documents for statutory, legal, and regulatory purposes.
• Liaison with all the subsidiaries within the Company’s Group, service providers, external legal advisers, and government agencies.
• Maintenance and review of Legal Agreements.
• Developing and overseeing that the company meets its compliance obligations under relevant laws and the requirements of regulatory authorities.
• Negotiation, drafting and implementation of the terms of agreements in all business contracts and agreements.

Efficiency Dimensions Expectation

• Interested candidates should possess a BL / LLB / JD, or LLM in relevant fields with 3 - 7 years of work experience.
• Conceptual Thinker- Executes tactical plans to achieve strategic requirements
• Problem Solver- Has the mental agility to identify and solve relevant business challenges
• Improvement Driver- Executes and identifies professional methods for operational optimization, and legal and compliance management without compromising best practices.

Application Closing Date: 13th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@a4tintegrated.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.