Sales Executive

Altgen South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Gauteng seeks a Sales Executive to drive sales for virtual power solutions. The role involves pipeline development, client engagement, and closing energy supply agreements. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in energy sales and a strong understanding of the South African energy market. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in energy sales.
• Strong understanding of South Africa's energy market and regulatory environment.
• Valid driver's license and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including corporate clients and regulatory bodies.
• Negotiate and close complex energy supply agreements.

Skills

Energy sales experience

Closing high-value deals

Understanding of South Africa's energy market

Software literacy (MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Relationship building

Job description

AltGen is looking for a Sales Executive to join a renewable energy company based in Gauteng.

The role will be responsible for identifying, developing and closing sales opportunities related to Virtual power solutions (wheeling) for commercial and industrial clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop a robust pipeline of new business opportunities for wheeling and large-scale energy supply agreements
• Engage with key stakeholders, including corporate clients, municipalities, Eskom, and regulatory bodies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers to promote the Company's Utility
• Develop tailored proposals and presentations based on client energy needs and financial objectives
• Negotiate and close complex energy supply agreements, ensuring profitability and long‑term partnership value
• Collaborate closely with technical, legal, and finance teams to ensure feasibility and compliance of proposed solutions
• Monitor market trends, policy updates, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and inform strategy
• Represent the Company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
• Provide regular sales forecasts, reports, and pipeline updates to senior management
• Support solution design and structuring for virtual PPA, aggregation, or energy trading propositions in alignment with regulatory limits and customer demand patterns

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in energy sales
• Proven track record of closing high-value deals in the energy sector (wheeling or PPA sales experience is advantageous)
• Strong understanding of South Africa's energy market, regulatory environment, and grid wheeling mechanisms
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, and Microsoft Projects – software literate
• Valid driver's license and willing to travel