Renewable Energy Sales Engineer

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Durban is seeking a Renewable Energy Sales Engineer. This role involves developing sales for battery storage solutions, providing guidance on renewable energy applications, and maintaining strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive technical sales experience in the renewable energy sector. A competitive salary package is offered.

Benefits

100% medical aid

Travel costs covered

Quarterly commission

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years technical sales experience in Renewable or energy storage market.
• Technical understanding of Renewable energy technologies and battery energy storage.
• Ability to coordinate amongst multidisciplinary teams (both internally and externally).

Responsibilities

• Develop sales opportunities for Renewable Energy solutions.
• Provide guidance on renewable energy application and system design.
• Work with partners to develop optimized technical solutions.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of project management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Renewable Energy Sales Engineer

Salary: R400 000 – R600 000 plus 100% medical Aid, Travel costs, quarterly Commission

To grow the battery storage part of the renewable energy business by selling, advising, designing, sizing and partnering with renewable energy players in the market.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop sales opportunities for Renewable Energy solutions focusing on small to large (utility‑scale Renewable Energy projects with energy storage) projects.
• Provide guidance on aspects of renewable energy application, selection and design of proper systems.
• Work with partners and / or customers to develop an optimized technical solution for an RE project.
• Develop detailed and accurate project costs based on the technical bill of materials.
• Develop clear scope definitions and limits of supply for proposals aligned to the project cost budget.
• Develop sales with new and existing accounts in assigned areas including SADC export countries to meet business targets.
• Develop competitive strategies for sales objectives and maintain knowledge of competitor activity.
• Provide input on the business plan to ensure sales sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and influencers within the industry.
• Participate in contract negotiations.

Minimum requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Minimum 5 years technical sales experience in Renewable or energy storage market
• Technical understanding of Renewable energy technologies and battery energy storage
• Ability to work with customers and partners on technical questions and solutions
• Ability to coordinate amongst multidisciplinary teams (both internally and externally)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken.
• Ability to work well in a matrix organizational structure.
• Knowledge of project management will be advantageous