Corporate Sales Executive - Energy Solutions

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Annual bonus

Health, life, and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Corporate Sales Executive to drive adoption of innovative energy solutions across the Upington region and nationally. You will manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through proposal development and contract negotiation, targeting businesses with significant energy needs.

The role requires strategic thinking, a solid grasp of energy markets, and a proven ability to close complex corporate deals.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in corporate B2B sales.
• Strong understanding of energy markets and sustainability initiatives.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential corporate clients requiring energy solutions.
• Conduct detailed needs analyses and develop customized proposals highlighting project benefits.
• Present complex energy solutions effectively to C-level executives and key stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals to meet ambitious annual sales targets.
• Stay abreast of market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes in the energy sector.

Skills

B2B sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Corporate Sales Executive to drive the adoption of their innovative energy solutions within the business sector, targeting clients in the Upington region and across the country. This role focuses on identifying businesses with significant energy needs and demonstrating how our client's sustainable and cost-effective solutions can provide substantial benefits. You will manage the full sales cycle, from initial contact and needs assessment to proposal development and contract negotiation. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of the energy market and a proven ability to close complex corporate deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential corporate clients requiring energy solutions.
• Conduct detailed needs analyses and develop customized proposals highlighting project benefits.
• Present complex energy solutions effectively to C-level executives and key stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals to meet ambitious annual sales targets .
• Stay abreast of market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes in the energy sector.

Requirements

• Proven track record in corporate B2B sales , preferably in the energy, technology, or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, sustainability initiatives, and related technologies.
• Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage long sales cycles and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary with an uncapped commission structure and annual bonus.
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge sustainable energy technologies.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and participation in industry conferences.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, enabling effective client engagement from Upington and beyond.