Senior Business Development Manager Renewable Energy CI Solar BESS Johannesburg or Cape Town - [...]

Job Description :

Our client, a leading player in the renewable energy sector as an EPC contractor and Independent Power Producer (IPP), is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Business Development Manager to join their team. The company delivers innovative solutions to combat climate change, focusing on Commercial and Industrial (C&I) customers with projects spanning rooftop, carport, ground mount, and wheeled solar projects across Southern Africa. They also provide operations and maintenance, asset management, metering, and monitoring services with growing expertise in battery energy storage solutions (BESS). The Senior BDM will report directly to the Chief of Business Development and play a key role in driving sustainable long-term business growth.

Responsibilities :

• Developing and maintaining client relationships to enhance market presence and drive revenue and profitability.
• Identifying and qualifying sales leads, building a robust sales pipeline, and driving strategic business growth.
• Managing the end-to-end business development process from lead generation to proposal development, negotiations, and deal closure.
• Facilitating high-level negotiations, including C-suite interactions, to secure larger deals.
• Collaborating closely with the Engineering team to optimize customer value through tailored renewable energy solutions.
• Developing and executing the company’s sales strategy to maintain leadership in the renewable energy sector.
• Anticipating and reacting to major market changes, identifying opportunities and risks to deliver the company’s sales and market capture strategy.
• Generating professional, detailed proposals that articulate value to both technical and financial audiences.
• Monitoring and managing the sales pipeline, ensuring a seamless process from initial outreach to contract signing.
• Providing strategic insights and feedback to senior management to support long-term business objectives.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree qualified in a related field (e.g., business, engineering, renewable energy, or similar).
• Proven track record in a sales or business development role within the Southern African renewable energy sector.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in renewable energy.
• Technical knowledge of renewable energy solutions, specifically photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy storage (BESS).
• Exposure to renewable energy projects ranging from 5 MW to 100 MW.
• Preferred experience in Commercial and Industrial (C&I) markets.
• Project finance modeling experience is advantageous.
• High level of commercial acumen and professional communication skills, capable of engaging with C-level executives.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at.

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Lucia Baeza

Senior Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful; however, your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1