Customer Experience Associate [Customer Acquisition]

  • Full-time

Company Description

PowerGen Renewable Energy is a micro-grid developer and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar projects in Africa. PowerGen is creating an African energy system that utilizes clean, renewable energy and smarter grids to deliver power to all. 

We uniquely combine our mission – to build Africa’s future energy system, while improving lives through smarter power – with technical, on-the-ground expertise and an innovative business model. We build, own and operate AC micro-grids and C&I solar projects to bring power to residential, commercial and industrial customers. With over 120 employees, a 7,500 sq. ft. workshop and headquarters in Nairobi, offices in Tanzania, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, PowerGen is building a company that is set to have an impact on the energy sector in Africa for years to come.

Job Description

What You Will Make Happen:

  • Complete customer surveys, customer sign up, and other data gathering activities.
  • Develop & facilitate customer training on energy use, payment systems, and issue troubleshooting, as well as enlighten and educate customers on new products / bundle packages and customer initiatives within PowerGen.
  • Provide post-installation customer service to our customers through remote monitoring & customer engagement site visits.
  • Coordinate logistics for field work, including transport, accommodation, and planning routes before embarking on any trips to the field. 
  • Train and support other team members during any and all of the above areas as needed.
  • Monitor activities of all field enumerators while on site
  • Ensure error-free recruitment & training of local agents & community liaison officers within each community
  • Monitor and ensure accountability of all local agents
  • Oversee activities of assigned Community Liaison Officers
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications

You Already Have:

  • First degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline
  • 2+ years relevant work experience in customer service, call center, retail or similar field
  • Ability & willingness to travel extensively across the country as required.
  • Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to adapt communication styles to diverse rural audiences.
  • Excellent persuasive and profiling skills
  • Empathetic and patient approach to building relationships and addressing customer needs.
  • Fluency in English, both in written and oral communications. An added advantage would be fluency in Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Nupe or other Nigerian languages.
  • Passion for serving and engaging customers
  • Passion for sustainable energy solutions and social impact.
  • Knowledge of the energy, clean tech or utility sectors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel skills
  • Flexible and willing to lend a hand whenever needed
  • Enthusiasm in working for the field of renewable energy.

Additional Information

What Excites You:

  • A fast-paced environment where constant change is the norm and individual initiative-taking is encouraged
  • Contributing to rural electrification in Nigeria & building a clean energy future
  • Field activities
  • A passion for organization, details, and precision 
  • Delivering of quality customer service at every interaction
  • Contribution to the exponential growth and profitability of PowerGen Nigeria