Head Business Development HND / BA / BSc Job

Job Description
This job role develops strategies for transitioning from reliance on grid supply to off-grid solutions (i.e. renewable energy plan, transmission & distribution, supports the traction power systems Projects) to meet customer energy needs.
Job Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Social Sciences, or any relevant field.
A relevant postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
Membership of relevant professional bodies.
At least 10 years experience in a similar function with at least 7 years in a supervisory position within the utility industry or a closely related industry.

Job Responsibility

Market Research and Analysis: Identifying and developing off-grid energy project pipelines will include concessional investments (e.g. debt and investment grants) for utility-led projects. Conduct market research to identify expansion opportunities and understand industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape.
Client Acquisition and Relationship Management: Identify, engage, and develop relationships with key stakeholders on Independent Power Project (IPP) and Embedded Power Generation (EPG) including government agencies, large industrial clients, and commercial customers.
Strategic Planning and Sales Strategy Development: Ensure preparation, due diligence/appraisal, approval, negotiation/signing of power purchase agreements, develop and implement strategies to achieve business growth, including geographic and market segment expansion.
Proposal Development and Negotiation: Prepare, present, and negotiate business proposals, contracts, and agreements with clients and partners.
Collaboration with Regulatory Bodies: Work closely with regulatory bodies to ensure local, state, and federal compliance.
Project Management: Oversee the development and execution of business development projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on business development activities and sales performance metrics on Independent Power Project (IPP) and Embedded Power Generation (EPG)
Innovation and Sustainability Initiatives: Promote and integrate innovative and sustainable practices within business development activities.
Prepares periodic and ad-hoc reports to relevant stakeholders. Carry out other sundry assignments as directed by CHBT&S.

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc - Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone(Oyo, Ogun, Osun and kwara as well as some parts of Kogi, Ekiti and Niger states)
We are an organization with a focus on delivering excellent serv... read moreice to the customers and providing customer satisfaction through reliable power distributions.
In order to enable us continue providing excellent customer service, and so we can build a world class electricity distribution company, we have partnered with one of the world’s most reputable electricity distribution companies with over 100 years of experience: the Manila Electricity Company (MERALCO) from the Republic of the Philippines. We are presently in the process of re-engineering the company to international standards by introducing the latest technology, innovative customer initiatives and a compelling employee value proposition.
IBEDC is investing in excellence, if we are to meet our goals, we need your help. We need you to join us in the following rewarding and challenging career opportunity.