Senior Business Development Manager - Solar / Renewable Energy

Prosperitas Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosperitas Personnel is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager with an established solar client network to drive growth across commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors. The role demands a proven track record in closing C&I solar PV projects and a strong ability to convert relationships into revenue.

You will own revenue targets and the full sales cycle, collaborate with in-house engineering, procurement and delivery teams, and travel nationally to pursue strategic opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience within solar PV / renewable energy.
• Active network of solar and C&I clients.
• Proven ability to close commercial/industrial projects.
• Strong networking, negotiation and closing at decision-maker level.
• Self-driven hunter with autonomous work style.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing network to drive new business and pipeline.
• Drive strategy for C&I solar PV, BESS and energy solutions.
• Identify, pursue and close large-scale C&I opportunities.
• Build and maintain C-level relationships with property groups, developers, agri-businesses, corporates and consultants.
• Lead full sales cycle from lead generation to close.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop bankable proposals.
• Own revenue targets, forecasts, pipeline management and CRM reporting.
• Represent the company at senior industry events as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Solar PV / Renewable energy

Client network

Deal closing

Negotiation

Autonomous work

Driver's license & travel

Job description

Introduction

Our client, a pioneer and leader within the solar sector, is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager with an established network of solar clients to drive their next phase of growth.

This is not an entry-level hunting role. We are looking for a well-connected senior BDM who can hit the ground running with existing relationships within the commercial, industrial, agricultural and property sectors and convert network into revenue.

If you have a proven book of clients and a track record of closing C&I solar PV projects, this is your opportunity to join a trusted brand with in-house engineering, procurement and delivery capability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leverage existing network of solar clients to drive new business and immediate pipeline
• Drive business development strategy for C&I solar PV, Battery Energy Storage (BESS) and Energy Solutions
• Identify, pursue and close large-scale commercial, industrial and agricultural opportunities
• Build and maintain C-level relationships with property groups, developers, agri-businesses, corporates and consultants
• Lead full sales cycle – from lead generation, site qualification, proposal, negotiation to close
• Work closely with technical and engineering teams to develop bankable proposals and solutions
• Own revenue targets, forecasts, pipeline management and CRM reporting
• Represent the company at senior industry events and act as a trusted advisor in the renewable energy space

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Experiencewithin solar PV / renewable energy
• Existing, active network of solar clients / C&I clients
• Proven track record of closing commercial & industrial solar projects
• Exceptional networking, negotiation and closing skills at decision-maker level
• Self-driven hunter with strategic mindset and ability to work autonomously
• Valid driver’s license and willing to travel nationally

Package & Remuneration

R 40 000 - R 70 000 + commission per month (depending on experience)