Sales Development Representative - Solar Industry

Colossyan; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible work environment

Structured onboarding and ongoing support

Job summary

Colossyan is seeking a Sales Development Representative to join a fast-scaling company in the renewable energy sector. The role involves outbound prospecting to generate leads primarily within the solar market. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in sales or BDR roles, preferably in energy or utility industries. This is a fully remote position offering a competitive salary, structured onboarding, and clear career progression opportunities into Account Executive or senior sales roles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Sales Development Representative, BDR, or outbound sales role.
• Experience in solar or adjacent industries like renewable energy or utilities.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via cold calls, email, and LinkedIn.
• Engage decision-makers in the solar markets.
• Schedule discovery calls and demos for Account Executives.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Lead generation

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms across industries like SaaS, CleanTech, MarTech, and FinTech. Unlike traditional outsourcing, you’ll be placed directly with a client as a valued in-house team member.

About the Company

Our client is a fast‑scaling company in the renewable energy sector, focused on delivering innovative solar solutions to residential and commercial customers. With a strong commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, they are expanding their sales team to meet increasing global demand for clean energy solutions.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are seeking a driven and experienced Sales Development Representative (SDR) with a background in solar or adjacent industries (e.g., energy, utilities, HVAC, construction, or green tech). This role is ideal for someone skilled in outbound prospecting, lead generation, and qualifying opportunities within a high‑growth, mission‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via cold calls, email, and LinkedIn to generate qualified leads
• Identify and engage decision‑makers in residential and commercial solar markets
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on defined criteria and sales readiness
• Schedule discovery calls and demos for Account Executives
• Maintain accurate records of all activities and pipeline in CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
• Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams to optimize outreach strategies
• Stay up to date on solar industry trends, incentives, and competitive offerings

• 2+ years of experience in a Sales Development Representative, BDR, or outbound sales role
• Proven experience in solar or adjacent industries (renewable energy, utilities, HVAC, construction, or similar)
• Strong track record in cold calling, lead generation, and pipeline building
• Excellent communication and objection‑handling skills
• Proficiency with CRM tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar platforms
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to work remotely and hit targets consistently
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Competitive salary based on experience

Fully remote role with a flexible work environment

Work in a high-growth clean energy / solar industry

Clear career progression into Account Executive or senior sales roles

Direct placement with an international client (not outsourced)

Structured onboarding, training, and ongoing performance support