Junior Business Developer

Talent Recruitment & Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruitment & Consulting (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks a dynamic B2B sales professional to drive solar PV and BESS opportunities up to R10m. You will build a network of electrical contractors and Agri advisers, qualify opportunities, present compelling savings, and close deals within approved margins.

Responsibilities include site surveys, data packs for Presales, and a clean handover to Operations. Strong numeracy, MS 365/Excel/CRM skills, and SA language proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or degree (commercial, engineering or agriculture).
• 2 to 4 years' B2B sales experience with a demonstrable record of closing.
• Exposure to the solar, electrical or agricultural sectors is advantageous.
• Strong numeracy and commercial judgement.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport.
• English and Afrikaans; another South African language an advantage.
• Competence in Microsoft 365, Excel and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and open new commercial, industrial and agricultural solar PV and BESS opportunities up to R10m.
• Build and maintain a referral network of electrical contractors, Agri advisers and industry contacts.
• Qualify each opportunity on the client's problem, electricity bills, load profile, decisionmaker, timing and funding route (capex, rental or PPA).
• Complete site surveys and compile the data pack required by Presales.
• Present every proposal in person, leading with savings and payback before discussing CAPEX.
• Handle objections, competitor comparisons and technical questions with confidence and honesty.
• Negotiate and close within the price and margin limits approved by the Commercial Manager.
• Secure signed contracts and deposits, then hand over cleanly to Operations.
• Hand opportunities above R10m to the Senior Business Developer while retaining source credit.
• Identify recurring-service opportunities such as SLA, O&M, monitoring, cleaning and future expansion.
• Update the CRM the same or next day and submit accurate pipeline forecasts.
• Complete roughly ten meaningful field visits a week where geography allows and keeps every client’s promise.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Closing deals

Numeracy

Presentation & negotiation

CRM proficiency

Education

Diploma or degree in commercial, engineering or agriculture

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prospect and open new commercial, industrial and agricultural solar PV and BESS opportunities up to R10m.
• Build and maintain a referral network of electrical contractors, Agri advisers and industry contacts.
• Qualify each opportunity on the client's problem, electricity bills, load profile, decisionmaker, timing and funding route (capex, rental or PPA).
• Complete site surveys and compile the data pack required by Presales.
• Present every proposal in person, leading with savings and payback before discussing CAPEX.
• Handle objections, competitor comparisons and technical questions with confidence and honesty.
• Negotiate and close within the price and margin limits approved by the Commercial Manager.
• Secure signed contracts and deposits, then hand over cleanly to Operations.
• Hand opportunities above R10m to the Senior Business Developer while retaining source credit.
• Identify recurring-service opportunities such as SLA, O&M, monitoring, cleaning and future expansion.
• Update the CRM the same or next day and submit accurate pipeline forecasts.
• Complete roughly ten meaningful field visits a week where geography allows and keeps every client’s promise.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant diploma or degree (commercial, engineering or agriculture)
• 2 to 4 years' B2B sales experience with a demonstrable record of closing.
• Exposure to the solar, electrical or agricultural sectors is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of solar PV, BESS and electricity tariffs, and the ability to adapt, learn quickly and adjust your approach.
• Strong numeracy and commercial judgement.
• Competence in Microsoft 365, Excel and CRM systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport.
• English and Afrikaans; another South African language an advantage.
• Integrity, coachability and resilience.

Work Environment

• Roughly ten meaningful field visits a week where geography allows.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport required.

Why you will love working here

• A positive, energetic team. A fast-paced environment where good ideas move quickly and people bring real energy to work.
• Values and respect. A culture built on great values, where colleagues and clients are treated with respect.
• A department that is growing. The commercial department is expanding, and you will help build it.
• Real ownership from day one. You will own your deals from the first conversation to the signed contract and a clean handover, along with your own pipeline, revenue and gross profit.
• Big opportunities. Open and close commercial, industrial and agricultural solar PV and BESS deals of up to R10m.
• Your success is protected. When a lead grows beyond R10m, it moves to the Senior Business Developer, and you keep the source credit.
• Room to learn. The role welcomes people who are coachable, curious and quick to adapt.
• Work that matters. Help farmers, businesses and property owners across Southern Africa reduce electricity costs and keep operating through load-shedding and outages.

Applications

The Client is an equal opportunity employer and supports employment equity. Your personal information will be processed in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and used only for this recruitment process.