Business Developer

The Talent Experts; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Business Developer to spearhead growth in energy efficiency and solar PV sectors. In this dynamic role, you'll leverage your sales expertise and technical knowledge to drive revenue, build key client relationships, and lead a motivated team. With a focus on innovative solutions, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector while working on cutting-edge projects and collaborating with industry leaders.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in thermodynamics, photovoltaic systems, or energy efficiency.
• Strong understanding of cooling cycles, financial modelling, and technical sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth by identifying and securing new opportunities in energy efficiency and solar PV.
• Develop and implement sales strategies, manage key client relationships, and craft commercial proposals.

Skills

Sales

Marketing

Renewable Energy

Energy Efficiency

Negotiation

Client Relations

Business Acumen

Budgets

Forecasting

Education

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Sales

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Join a dynamic team in driving business growth in renewable energy - Senior Business Developer Opportunity!

Is this you? You are a results-driven sales leader with a strong technical background in energy efficiency, photovoltaic systems, and thermodynamics.

Your commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to manage complex business deals set you apart.

You thrive in a high-performance environment, enjoy driving revenue growth, and are passionate about sustainable energy solutions.

Leading and mentoring a team comes naturally to you, and you excel at building relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)

Your primary focus will be driving business growth by identifying and securing new opportunities in the energy efficiency and solar PV sectors.

You'll develop and implement sales strategies, manage key client relationships, and craft commercial proposals that create value.

Market analysis, lead generation, and exceeding sales targets will be part of your daily mission.

In addition, you'll oversee key account relationships and work closely with internal teams to optimise solutions.

A secondary focus of your role will be leading and mentoring a team, monitoring performance, and ensuring a collaborative and results-driven sales environment.

Where you'll be doing it

Our client is an international provider of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions, specialising in sustainable strategies for optimising energy use.

With a strong track record of delivering cutting-edge photovoltaic and battery storage solutions, they are dedicated to helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint while enhancing cost savings.

You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values your input, collaboration, and long-term client partnerships.

What you'll need

You'll need a degree in Marketing, Sales, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering, with 5-8 years of experience in thermodynamics, photovoltaic systems, or energy efficiency.

A strong understanding of cooling cycles, financial modelling, and technical sales processes will be essential.

Your expertise in negotiating industry contracts, managing key accounts, and using sales platforms like Salesforce will set you apart.

A winning mindset and goal-oriented drive are crucial for success in this role.

What you'll get

A competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work with an industry leader in sustainable energy solutions.

You'll have the chance to drive meaningful impact, work on cutting-edge projects, and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of energy efficiency.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion please contact Katharina on Linkedin, (Phone Number Removed); or send your CV to (Email Address Removed).

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Desired Skills

1. Sales
2. Marketing
3. Renewable Energy
4. Energy Efficiency
5. Negotiation
6. Client Relations
7. Business Acumen
8. Budgets
9. Forecasting

Desired Work Experience

5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level

Degree