Product Manager – Solar Finance

Energy Vault; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewables distributor in Johannesburg is seeking a Product Manager – Solar Finance to enhance its finance offerings. The role focuses on developing finance products for commercial and agricultural sectors, requiring 3+ years in finance or renewable energy product development and strong B2B sales experience. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of finance trends in renewable energy and relationships in the sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in product development or business development in finance or renewable energy.
• Demonstrated success in product strategy and B2B sales.
• Familiarity with agriculture and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop the company's finance product portfolio.
• Negotiate products with banks/financiers.
• Build commercial partnerships.

Skills

Product development

B2B sales

Renewable energy finance knowledge

Commercial partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Renewable Energy

Job description

A leading renewables distributor company that offers the largest portfolio of solar panels, energy storage systems, based in Johannesburg is looking for The Product Manager – Solar Finance. The individual will be responsible for leading the growth of the company's finance offering, with an initial focus on the commercial and agricultural sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Renewable Energy or equivalent practical experience.

Desired experience

• 3+ years’ experience in product development, sales, or business development in finance, renewable energy, agri-tech or commercial energy sectors.
• Demonstrated success in both product strategy and direct B2B sales to commercial clients or rural/agricultural end-users.
• Knowledge of renewable energy finance trends and how they apply across different customer segments.
• Prior experience working with or selling into both SMEs and larger commercial operations.
• Familiarity with agriculture and irrigation systems, especially in Southern African markets.
• Existing relationships with organisations like Grain SA, Southern Africa Agri Initiative (SAAI), or commercial solar integrators

Key responsibility

• Develop Company's Finance product portfolio
• Negotiate products with banks/financiers
• Build commercial partnerships
• Manage product-market fit
• Manager internal processes allowing for efficient handling and processing of the finance products
• Sell directly to installers / EPC’s and end-users; whether farmers facing seasonal power outages or commercial businesses seeking solutions to curb utility price increases and/or clean, affordable energy alternatives.