Industrial Sales Engineer

Hexing Electrical South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a C & I Solar Sales Engineer to provide innovative solutions for commercial solar projects. The role involves managing sales opportunities, overseeing installations, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in solar PV projects and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Solar PV projects and sales.
• Knowledge of design software like PVSyst and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage solar projects and perform site visits.
• Identify business opportunities and generate leads.
• Design commercial solar systems and prepare reports.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Tools

PVSyst

Helioscope

AutoCAD

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Position: C & I Solar Sales Engineer

Type: Perm / Contract
Reports to: Project Manager
Hours: 08:30 to 17:30

About Hexing Electrical SA (Pty) Ltd

Hexing Electrical SA (Pty) Ltd (Hexing SA) is a subsidiary of Hexing Group, a leading global player in the power industry focusing on smart metering and smart grid technologies.

Hexing Group has been at the forefront of technology, delivering state-of-the-art products and solutions worldwide for over two decades, supporting clients as vendors, consultants, and contractors.

About the Role

The successful Solar Sales Engineer will provide innovative design engineering solutions for commercial solar photovoltaic projects, manage sales opportunities, drive business development, and handle client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Understand designing and installation of commercial solar systems.
2. Identify potential business opportunities and generate leads.
3. Manage solar projects, perform site visits, energy audits, oversee installation and commissioning.
4. Participate in bidding processes for solar projects.
5. Update management on project statuses and market opportunities.
6. Design commercial solar systems, including drawings (SLDs, panel layouts, stringing, inverter, earthing layouts).
7. Prepare reports and contribute to project proposals.
8. Engage with clients, assess project feasibility, and manage procurement.

Candidate Requirements

Education:

• Pr Tech Eng or Pr Eng beneficial.
• Bachelor of Engineering and/or Bachelor of Science (BEng, BSc).

Experience:

• Experience in Solar PV projects.
• Sales experience.
• Knowledge of PVSyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, or other design software.
• Wireman license is an advantage.

Additional Considerations

• Own transport and valid driver’s license required.
• Professional, self-motivated, and target-driven.
• Willing to travel within and outside South Africa.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with sales planning skills.
• Proficiency in CRM, Microsoft Office, and sales analytics tools.
• Willingness to travel for meetings, industry events, and support.

Job Details

Level: Mid-Senior
Type: Full-time
Industries: Renewable Energy Services

Locations

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (6 days ago)
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa (1 month ago)

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