Recruitment at Salpha Energy Limited

Salpha Energy – Founded in 2017, Salpha is a leading off-grid solar energy company, delivering clean, affordable, and reliable energy to households and businesses across Nigeria. Salpha has reached over 2 million people, providing transformative solar solutions ranging from solar home systems to productive-use appliances. The company’s mission is to end energy poverty by building the world’s most customer-centric energy business, accelerating progress toward universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy (SDG7).

Salpha combines technology innovation, financing solutions, and local partnerships to empower underserved communities with access to clean energy, improved livelihoods, and climate resilience.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Specialist (CEO’s Speechwriter / Editor)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

The Position

• The Communication and External Relations team ensures that Salpha’s mission, values, and innovations are communicated with clarity and impact.
• The team supports the CEO and executive leadership in articulating the company’s vision to global investors, governments,development partners, regulators, and the millions of customers Salpha serves.
• The Communication Specialist (CEO’s Speechwriter/Editor) will take the lead in producing speeches, op-eds, and strategic messages that reflect the voice and vision of Salpha’s CEO, a globally recognized leader in the fight for energy freedom.
• With a dynamic international speaking schedule, the CEO addresses diverse audiences ranging from heads of state, ministers, and multilateral institutions, to investors, civil society leaders, and the wider public.
• The role also involves drafting and editing executive communications that shape policy discussions, mobilize capital, and inspire the next wave of clean energy adoption across frontier markets.

Duties & Responsibilites
The Communication Specialist (Speechwriter/Editor) will:

• Develop communication strategy: Set medium- and long-term goals to position the CEO’s office as a thought leader in energy access and climate action; contribute to budget planning to support these goals.
• Speechwriting & editorial support: Write, edit, and proofread speeches, op-eds, andexecutive messages; ensure alignment with Salpha’s mission and global positioning.
• Issue framing: Proactively identify opportunities and platforms where the CEO’s voice should shape debate on energy, climate finance, and inclusive growth.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with internal teams (communications, investor relations, policy, and product) to integrate technical and operational insights into speeches and statements.
• Content curation: Review and synthesize key messages from reports, research, policy papers, and media articles to enrich CEO’s speeches.
• Tracking commitments: Document, monitor, and follow up on policy and partnership commitments madethrough CEO speeches and public statements.
• Stakeholder engagement: Manage and coordinate requests for CEO statements and materials from governments, investors, development partners, and the media.
• Media and publications alignment: Partner with Salpha’s communications team to ensure consistent brand voice across speeches, press releases, and digital content.
• Executive presence: Support the CEO during high-level engagements, ensuring messages are sharp, impactful, and audience-specific.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Languages, or related fields.
• At least 7–10 years’ experience in speechwriting, editorial roles, or strategic communications, ideally in international development, energy, or corporate sectors.
• Strong writing and editing record in English; proficiency in French or other languages is an advantage.
• Proven ability to distill complex technical or policy issues into clear, compelling narratives.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with high-level stakeholders (government, investors, multilaterals, media).
• Integrity, creativity, and ability to deliver under tight deadlines in fast-moving environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with modern communication platforms.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application and CV to: salpha@salphaenergy.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Senior Sales Manager
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are seeking a commercially astute, execution-strong Senior Sales Manager to work alongside the National Sales Manager, anchoring field sales execution, Go-To-Market architecture, and commercial analytics.
• This role is central to driving performance across our sales networks including dealership, MFIs, direct sales teams, and strategic partnerships.
• You will be blending strategy, operational leadership, analytical capability and behavioral insight to fuel Salpha’s growth.
• The ideal candidate will be experienced in multi-channel sales management, adept at leveraging technology and data-driven insights for decision-making and skilled in leading diverse teams across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities
Sales Strategy & Go To Market Execution:

• Co-develop and implement the company-wide Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy across all channels ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Drive territory mapping, outlet rollouts, and market activation playbooks
• Lead pilot tests for pricing, bundling, and promotion strategies across new products
• Work with the NSM to ensure consistent achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quotas across all regions and Channels.

Field Sales Leadership & Accountability:

• Supervise regional sales teams and outlet managers to meet monthly targets
• Establish field performance systems (daily check-ins, agent logs, inventory audits)
• Ensure last-mile availability, stock hygiene, and return/warranty loop closure
• Implement standardized processes, performance tracking systems, and reporting frameworks.

Data Analytics & Market Intelligence:

• Track sales KPIs, inventory flows, MFI repayments, and conversion rates
• Commission and interpret market intelligence reports (pricing trends, competitor benchmarks, behavioral insights, sales analytics, forecasting, and reporting), providing actionable insights to management.
• Lead A/B testing and translate findings into GTM adjustments

Team Development & Culture Building:

• Train, coach, and performance-manage field teams to strengthen sales capabilities.
• Champion a “data-informed field discipline” culture.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer-centricity within the sales team.
• Work with the HR department in recruitment and onboarding of sales staff to ensure they have the product knowledge and sales skills required for success.

Technology & Process Optimization:

• Leverage sales analytics tools, sales dashboards, and digital platforms to enhance sales visibility and decision-making.
• Monitor key metrics and identify areas for process improvement.
• Recommend and implement technology-driven solutions to improve customer engagement and sales efficiency.

Stakeholder Management & Partnerships:

• Maintain strong relationships with dealers, MFIs, distributors, and institutional partners to ensure sustainable growth.
• Work closely with the marketing communication team to design campaigns that align with sales objectives.
• Engage with internal stakeholders (finance, logistics, Engineering and production and customer service) to ensure smooth execution of sales strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus)
• Certifications in Sales Management, Data Analytics, or GTM Strategy are advantageous
• 8–12 years in B2C/B2B2C sales leadership roles
• Proven GTM execution experience in FMCG, solar, telecoms, fintech, or field-heavy start-ups
• Demonstrated success scaling field teams in multiple geographies

Skills:

• Strong understanding of route-to-market (RTM) strategies and sales channel optimization
• Proficiency in sales analytics, CRM systems, Google Sheets, or BI dashboards
• Strong leadership presence, coaching orientation, and excellent communication skills.
• High adaptability in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Excellent Relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to connect day-to-day sales activities with the company’s overarching financial and strategic goals.
• Ability to travel across field locations.

Behavioural:

• Excellent team player and people management skills.
• High integrity with strong adherence to processes and standards.
• A strong sense of personal ownership for the team’s performance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: salpha@salphaenergy.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Cashier / Inventory Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Cashier shall have the primary responsibility of handling customer purchasing and payments while facilitating a good interaction/relationship with the customer.
• The ideal candidate shall be responsible for processing and receiving payments and issuing receipts.
• The cashier will be entrusted with the key responsibilities of complementing the customer shopping experience by evaluating the customer’s purchases, and handling the customers’ payments for goods and services while making the process as enjoyable and least stressful as possible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving branch budgeted sales and profit targets.
• Collecting payments for products either in cash or credit.
• Maintain clean and tidy of the checkout stations and other equipment.
• Balancing the cash register and generating reports for credit and debit sales
• Accepting payments, ensuring all prices and quantities are accurate and providing a receipt to every customer
• Deposit cash received to the bank
• Track transactions on balance sheets and report any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate record of inventory sent to the station.
• Resolving customers’ complaints.
• Ensure products presented by customers are properly handled to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Cross-checking items presented for purchase by customers to see that they are in good condition.
• Scanning all the items presented for purchase by the customer.
• Have proper knowledge of all companies’ products and prices.
• Processing various forms of tender e.g. cash, cheques, debit cards, and gift vouchers presented by the customer as means of payment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Business Administration / Marketing / Economics or any relevant field with 3 – 5 years experience.
• Computer Savvy.
• Excellent knowledge of Google Suites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.
• Proven experience as a cashier is an added advantage.
• Candidates must reside in the job location.

Salary
N100,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: salpha@salphaenergy.com using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Logistics / Warehouse Officer

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• As the Logistics / Warehouse Officer, you will work closely with the Logistics manager to plan, manage and facilitate the overall supply chain needs/requirements of the company including handling deliveries across all locations and branches, liaising with logistics companies/vendors, managing stocks, and other fleet concerns to deliver products on deadlines.
• You will be charged with the responsibility of running the storekeeping and stock management of the products shipment, assembled and materials/parts received into the warehouse.

Specific Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and management of logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service with other inventory team.
• Overseeing and monitoring of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency.
• Organizing warehouse, categorizing goods, planning routes, and processing shipments.
• Tackling and resolving any issues or complaints that may arise.
• Plan and schedule shipments to ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Keeping track of the cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeline targets.
• Overseeing the movement, storage, and distribution of goods or materials.
• Resolving delivery inconsistencies or delay.
• Optimize transportation routes to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
• Taking care of inquiries or compliance issues related to shipping or transportation matters.
• Ensuring that shipping documents are well kept, updated, and in compliance. Examples include cost statements/ receipt, stock counts, delivery of products, product delivery and shipment documents,etc.
• Examining, identifying, planning and managing special logistics and warehousing processes or operations which involves ensuring that accurate and complete accounting, reporting, and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are accurately maintained.
• Responsible for tracking, receiving, and stocking all items ordered.
• Ensure materials are appropriately stored.
• Responsible for supervising and accounting of inventory, raw materials supplied for production and finished goods.
• Working proactively with the cashier in ensuring and realizing efficiencies in inventory management.
• Generate daily, weekly and monthly report of all logistics and warehouse activities.
• Communicate with carriers, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply chain or any relevant field
• At least 3 years of proven experience as a Logistics/Warehouse officer.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Great commercial and business understanding
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• High computer literacy and proficiency in Google suites.
• Must know how to drive with a valid driver license.

Other Requirements (Behavioral):

• Teamwork – Ability to work within a diverse team with the aim of actualizing organizational goal above personal gains.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Result and service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: salpha@salphaenergy.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Partnership Inventory Dispatch Officer

Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Partnership Inventory Dispatcher Officer will be responsible for the End-to-End management of inventory/products distributed to partners and ensuring seamless disbursement and delivery to partnership branches within the state.
• This role requires excellent communication, organizational, and logistical skills to ensure that all inventory-related operations align with company objectives on partnership sales targets and partner expectations.

Key Responsibilities
Dispatch/Distribution Operations:

• Effectively Plan product disbursement strategies across assigned branches based on route mapping to achieve distribution cost effectiveness and prompt product availability
• Coordinate and ensure products dispatched across various branches are in good conditions.
• Optimize delivery schedules to reduce lead times and improve efficiency.
• Track deliveries and provide regular status updates to relevant parties.

Partnership Coordination:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for branches assigned and other partners concerning product deliveries and inventory queries.
• Ensure all partners receive timely updates on product availability, delivery schedules, and stock levels.
• Attend union meetings regularly to sensitize partners and customers on product offerings
• Interface regularly with Branch Managers (BMs) and CSOs to ensure speedily sales and remittance of funds to company’s account.
• Maintain good rapport with branch executives and excos to maximize result.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate records of products disbursed to partnership branches.
• Regularly update inventory databases to reflect stock movements, deliveries, and returns (Defectives) across branches assigned.
• Conduct routine stock audits and reconciliations with branches to ensure accountability and minimize discrepancies.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and manage all necessary documentation for inventory dispatch, including delivery notes, receipts, and branch confirmations.
• Maintain an accurate record of products disbursed to branches and regularly confirm inventory balances.
• Generate periodic reports on stock levels, dispatch activities, and partner performance metrics.

Problem Resolution:

• Investigate and resolve any issues related to stock discrepancies, delayed deliveries, or partner complaints.
• Proactively identify and address potential bottlenecks in the inventory and dispatch process across branches.
• Work closely with the engineering department to ensure faulty products are speedily repaired and returned to branch.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure that all inventory and dispatch activities comply with company policies, standards and directives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Experience: At least 4 years relevant experience in partnership/Retail sales and management, inventory management, logistics planning, or a similar role, preferably in the FMCG sector.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent Reporting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for accurate reporting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of location landscape and route mapping.
• Willingness to travel within the state as required.
• Must have high integrity Level and honesty in discharge of duties.
• Must know how to drive with a valid driver’s license.

Remuneration
N100,000 naira gross basic salary with incentive on products sold by location branches.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: salpha@salphaenergy.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.