Sales Manager Technology & Infrastructure Solutions At Ribap Networks Limited
full-time
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Sales Manager to lead sales and business development at Ribap Networks Limited.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology, telecommunications, security, power, or infrastructure solutions, with a proven track record of acquiring new customers, developing strategic accounts, and consistently achieving revenue targets.
The Sales Manager will be responsible for driving revenue across Ribap Networks' portfolio of Cloud CCTV, solar and backup power solutions, network infrastructure, fiber installations, wireless infrastructure, and smart estate solutions.
The successful candidate must be comfortable selling to residential customers, SMEs, corporate organisations, property developers, estates, facility managers, construction companies, retail businesses, hospitality businesses, and enterprise organisations.
This is a hands-on sales leadership role. The Sales Manager will be expected to personally generate opportunities, manage the sales pipeline, close major deals, develop strategic partnerships, and build a high-performing sales function.
Candidates from within and outside Lagos are welcome to apply. Company-provided accommodation is available for successful candidates who require it.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Strategy & Business Growth
Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
Build and maintain a strong and predictable sales pipeline across Ribap Networks' business lines.
Identify new business opportunities across residential, SME, corporate, estate, and enterprise markets.
Develop sales strategies for key customer segments including:
Homes and residential customers
SMEs
Corporate organisations
Estates and gated communities
Property developers
Facility managers
Construction companies
Retail and hospitality businesses
Schools and educational institutions
Identify opportunities to cross-sell and bundle multiple Ribap Networks solutions.
Work with management to develop pricing, packages, promotions, and commercial offers.
Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer needs to improve sales strategy.
Collaborate with marketing to convert advertising, referrals, digital campaigns, and other lead-generation activities into qualified opportunities.
Client Acquisition & Business Development
Take ownership of new customer acquisition and revenue generation.
Actively prospect for new customers through:
Direct sales
Cold outreach
Referrals
Networking
Partnerships
Corporate prospecting
Estate and developer relationships
Marketing-generated leads
Conduct customer discovery meetings to understand business, operational, and technical requirements.
Coordinate site assessments with technical teams where necessary.
Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, quotations, and solution demonstrations.
Manage opportunities from initial contact through qualification, proposal, negotiation, and closure.
Maintain disciplined follow-up on all active sales opportunities.
Negotiate commercial terms while protecting company margins.
Build strong relationships with decision-makers, business owners, executives, developers, and other key stakeholders.
Client Relationship & Account Management
Build and maintain long-term relationships with Ribap Networks' customers.
Manage relationships with enterprise customers, property developers, estate management companies, and businesses.
Identify opportunities for renewals, upgrades, expansions, and additional services.
Maintain regular engagement with strategic customers after implementation.
Work with technical and operations teams to ensure proper handover and delivery of customer requirements.
Identify customer concerns that may affect renewals or future business.
Develop account growth plans for key customers.
Generate referrals and additional opportunities from successful customer relationships.
Product & Solutions Sales
The Sales Manager must develop a strong commercial understanding of Ribap Networks' products and services, including:
Fiber & Network Infrastructure
Fiber optic installations
Fiber backbone and building distribution
Structured cabling
Enterprise Wi-Fi
Wireless network infrastructure
Office and commercial network deployments
Inter-building connectivity
Network upgrades and expansions
RibapView Cloud CCTV & Security Solutions
Cloud-connected CCTV
Remote video monitoring
Cloud video storage
CCTV system upgrades
Multi-location CCTV management
Video analytics
AI-enabled CCTV solutions
Security infrastructure for estates, businesses, and commercial facilities
Solar & Backup Power
Residential solar systems
Business solar systems
Inverter and battery solutions
Solar backup systems
Power solutions for network and security infrastructure
Solar installations for homes, offices, shops, and commercial facilities
Smart Estate & Integrated Infrastructure
CCTV and surveillance infrastructure
Structured network infrastructure
Enterprise Wi-Fi infrastructure
Solar and backup power
Connectivity between buildings and estate facilities
Integrated technology infrastructure for new property developments
The Sales Manager is not expected to be an engineer but must understand the solutions well enough to identify customer needs, recommend appropriate solutions, communicate business value, and confidently manage the commercial sales process.
Consultative & Solution Selling
Sell based on customer problems, requirements, and business outcomes rather than simply product specifications.
Understand customer requirements before recommending solutions.
Work closely with technical teams to develop appropriate solution designs.
Translate technical solutions into clear commercial and operational benefits.
Develop proposals that clearly communicate:
Customer requirements
Proposed solution
Business benefits
Scope of work
Pricing
Implementation approach
Support arrangements
Identify opportunities to combine multiple Ribap Networks services into integrated solutions.
For example, an estate or commercial property may require Cloud CCTV, structured network infrastructure, enterprise Wi-Fi, and solar backup as part of one integrated solution.
Partnerships & Channel Development
Identify and develop relationships with organisations that can generate ongoing sales opportunities.
Build strategic partnerships with:
Property developers
Estate managers
Facility management companies
Architects
Construction companies
Electrical contractors
Security consultants
IT consultants
Real estate professionals
System integrators
Develop referral and reseller relationships where appropriate.
Build a network of partners capable of introducing Ribap Networks into new developments and projects.
Track partner-generated opportunities and revenue.
Sales Team Leadership & Performance Management
Recruit, train, mentor, and manage sales executives as the sales team grows.
Establish clear individual and team sales targets.
Conduct regular pipeline and performance reviews.
Coach sales representatives on:
Prospecting
Lead qualification
Consultative selling
Product knowledge
Proposal development
Negotiation
Closing
Account management
Build a culture of accountability, urgency, disciplined follow-up, and customer service.
Ensure sales activities and opportunities are properly recorded in the company's CRM.
Develop sales processes, scripts, playbooks, and practices that can be replicated as the company grows.
Pipeline Management, Reporting & Forecasting
Maintain an accurate and continuously updated sales pipeline.
Track qualified opportunities from lead through closure.
Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports for management.
Monitor key sales metrics including:
Leads generated
Qualified opportunities
Proposals submitted
Pipeline value
Conversion rate
Average deal value
Sales cycle
New customers acquired
Project revenue
Monthly recurring revenue
Renewals
Upsell and cross-sell revenue
Lost opportunities and reasons
Prepare realistic sales forecasts based on pipeline activity.
Identify pipeline gaps and develop actions to address them.
Use sales data to continuously improve performance.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management.
Experience within one or more of the following industries is preferred:
Telecommunications
ICT
Networking
CCTV and security technology
Solar and renewable energy
Building technology
Infrastructure solutions
Previous experience leading or managing a sales team is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to meet or exceed sales and revenue targets.
Strong experience generating new business rather than relying solely on inbound leads.
Strong B2B sales and relationship-management skills.
Experience selling to senior executives, business owners, developers, and other decision-makers.
Strong negotiation and closing skills.
Ability to understand technical products and communicate their commercial value.
Experience preparing quotations, commercial proposals, and presentations.
Comfortable using CRM software, spreadsheets, and sales reporting tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Good understanding of pricing, margins, and profitability.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of revenue targets.
Willingness to travel for customer meetings, site visits, and business development activities when required.
Preferred Experience
Additional consideration will be given to candidates with an existing network or sales experience within:
Real estate development
Estates and gated communities
Construction
Facility management
Hospitality
Retail
Schools and educational institutions
SMEs
Corporate organisations
ICT and technology services
Solar and renewable energy
Security and surveillance
Experience selling both recurring technology services and project-based infrastructure solutions will be particularly valuable.
Key Performance Indicators
Performance will be measured primarily on commercial results, including:
Monthly and quarterly revenue achieved
New customers acquired
Monthly recurring revenue added
Project sales closed
Gross margin on sales
Qualified pipeline generated
Pipeline-to-revenue conversion rate
Strategic accounts acquired
Customer renewals
Cross-selling and upselling
Partnership-generated revenue
Sales forecast accuracy
CRM and pipeline discipline
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Performance-based sales commission and incentives
Company-provided accommodation consisting of a private room in a shared flat
Candidates from outside Lagos are welcome and encouraged to apply
Accommodation is available to support successful candidates relocating to Lagos
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Opportunity to build and lead the sales function of a growing technology company
Product and technical training across multiple technology solutions
Exposure to Cloud CCTV, networking, fiber infrastructure, solar, and smart infrastructure projects
Opportunity to work with residential, SME, real estate, and enterprise customers
Health benefits and applicable allowances
A performance-driven environment where strong sales results are recognised and rewarded
The Person We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is commercial, proactive, target-driven, and comfortable actively hunting for new business.
You should be capable of approaching an estate, business, property development, retail organisation, or corporate customer, understanding their infrastructure challenges, and identifying where Ribap Networks can provide value.
You should be equally comfortable developing a relationship with a property developer, selling a Cloud CCTV solution, closing a solar project, or coordinating a larger networking, fiber, or integrated technology infrastructure opportunity.
Most importantly, you should be able to turn Ribap Networks' technical capabilities into a consistent and predictable sales pipeline and revenue engine.