Business Development Executive

Solarvest; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company in Penang is looking for an ambitious individual to drive sales growth for O&M contracts and solar PV projects. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, be self-driven, and possess excellent communication skills. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. The role requires site assessments, client interactions, and coordination of tender submissions. This is an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interactions.
• Self-driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a valid car driving license and willing to travel.
• Demonstrated responsiveness and professionalism with clients, partners and internal teams.
• Self-driven, proactive in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment.
• Willing to work weekends/public holidays if required.
• Possess valid driving license and able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth for O&M contracts and solar PV projects.
• Identify potential project upgrades and performance recovery initiatives.
• Prepare and coordinate tender submissions for O&M projects.
• Develop customized commercial and technical proposals with engineering and operations teams.
• Strengthen relationships with existing customers by identifying add-on services and new scopes of work.
• Establish and grow relationships with existing and new external customers and asset owners.
• Prepare and coordinate tender submissions for O&M and PV enhancement projects.
• Work with internal technical teams to develop accurate cost estimates and BOQ.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Client engagement

Self-driven

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial) or Business

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth for Solar O&M contracts and solar PV performance improvement projects
• Identify potential projects involving plant upgrades, system optimization, equipment replacement and performance recovery initiatives.
• Perform site assessments on operating solar PV plants to evaluate technical conditions and commercial viability of improvement works.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to develop customized commercial and technical proposals for clients.
• Strengthen relationships with existing customers by identifying add-on services and new scopes of work related to O&M and system enhancement.
• Establish and grow relationships with existing, new external customers and asset owners.
• Take charge of preparing and coordinating tender submissions for O&M and solar PV enhancement projects
• Work with internal technical teams to develop accurate cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BOQ).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial) or Business, or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear internal updates and professional client interactions.
• Demonstrated responsiveness and professionalism when engaging with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment.
• Comfortable to work on weekends and public holidays if required.
• Possess valid car driving license and able to travel.