Sales Manager

About the role

Siemens Energy is seeking a Sales Manager to lead its sales activities in Ivory Coast. The role will drive the full sales cycle, from market opportunity identification to proposal preparation and deal closure within the energy sector.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business and market opportunities, translating them into compelling value propositions.
• Manage key accounts and customer relationships to achieve sales growth and long‑term partnerships.
• Lead the end‑to‑end bid and proposal process, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Prepare essential sales documentation, conduct risk evaluations, and manage contract structures.
• Collaborate closely with legal, project execution, and internal sales teams to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Support the sales team on internal bid management processes and workflows.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Power, Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of professional sales experience in the power, engineering or construction industry.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and ability to translate technical information into customer‑centric value.
• Analytical mindset and professional judgment for complex contract and bid decisions.

Required skills

• Sales administration and offer preparation.
• Proposal management and commercial project management.
• Negotiation and presentation skills.
• Effective communication with customers, vendors and internal teams.
• Analytical skills for risk evaluation and contract analysis.