Business Developer – Cape Town

GC Solar; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar distributor is seeking a driven Business Developer to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in business development, strong negotiation skills, and a background in the renewable energy sector. This role offers a competitive base salary with performance-based commission and opportunities for career advancement within an innovative team.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based commission

Career advancement potential

Opportunity to represent a recognized brand

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a business development or B2B sales role.
• Experience in renewable energy, solar, or electrical industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective clients across targeted sectors.
• Develop and implement strategies to open new markets.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and strategic partners.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Achieve or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Networking

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Self-motivation

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field

Job description

GC Solar is looking for a driven and results-oriented BusinessDeveloper to join our expanding team in either our Johannesburg head officeor Cape Town branch. The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude foridentifying new business opportunities, nurturing strategic relationships, anddriving revenue growth within the renewable energy and electricalinfrastructure sectors.

About GC Solar

Established in 2011, GC Solar is a leading national solardistributor with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. We supply cutting-edgerenewable energy solutions, backed by expert technical support and a commitmentto sustainability. Our clients include commercial developers, engineers,utility providers, and key players in the infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development

• Identifyand engage prospective clients across targeted sectors.
  
• Developand implement strategies to open new markets and drive revenue growth.
  
• Maintaina robust pipeline of qualified opportunities.
  

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Buildstrong relationships with contractors, consultants, developers, andstrategic partners.
  
• Attendindustry events, expos, and client meetings to promote GC Solar’s valueproposition.
  

Sales Strategy & Market Expansion

• Conductmarket analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
  
• Collaboratewith internal teams to align product offerings with market demands.
  
• Achieveor exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
  

Reporting & CRM

• Maintainaccurate records of interactions, leads, and conversions using our CRMsystem.
  
• Provideregular reports on sales activities, forecasts, and pipeline development.
  

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

• NationalDiploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
  

Experience

• Minimum2 years in a business development or B2B sales role.
  
• Experiencein the renewable energy, solar, or electrical industry is highlyadvantageous.
  

Skills

• Strongnegotiation and networking abilities.
  
• Excellentcommunication and presentation skills.
  
• Self-motivated,with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Strategicthinker with a commercial mindset.
  

Additional Requirements

• Validdriver’s license and own vehicle.
  
• Willingnessto travel between branches and to client sites nationally.
  
• Flexibilityto attend after-hours events when required.
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitivebase salary with performance-based commission.
  
• Theopportunity to represent a nationally recognized brand in a growing,future-forward industry.
  
• Careeradvancement potential within a dynamic and innovative team.
  

How to Apply

Submit your application via our online recruitment portal on Zoho Recruit. Your CV should highlight your experience in businessdevelopment, B2B sales, and relevant industry sectors.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. GC Solaris an equal opportunity employer.