Solar Finance Expert

ooba; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance service provider in Cape Town is seeking a Solar Finance Expert to engage with clients and facilitate loan approvals. The role requires strong financial expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification and sales experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum academic qualification - Grade 12.
• Computer literate.
• Minimum industry experience.
• Sales experience.
• Asset finance experience advantageous.
• Solar industry knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Consistent achievement of reasonable targets as set by management.
• Complete and submit loan applications accurately and timely.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the bank liaison.
• Maintain relationships with solar providers and Key Account Manager.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly sales reports.

Skills

Mix of financial expertise and strong communication skills

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Loan underwriting advantageous

Ability to build and maintain client relationships

Effective communication, both written and verbal

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Description

The Solar Finance Expert is a client-facing salesperson who receives leads from solar providers. They then contact buyers to use our services, submit the application to our bank/lenders and engage with the bank/lender to get the loan approved.

Required skills & competencies

• Mix of financial expertise and strong communication skills
• Financial analysis
• Risk assessment
• Loan underwriting advantageous
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Effective communication, both written and verbal, is essential for explaining complex financial information and negotiating loan terms

Responsibilities

• Consistent achievement of reasonable targets, as set by management from time to time
• To complete and submit loan applications and relevant forms accurately and timely
• Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with the bank liaison
• Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with the solar provider
• Establish, maintain and enhance relationship with Key Account Manager
• Promote and maintain the good standing and credibility of the company at all times
• Remain abreast of changes in lending criteria as they change from time to time
• Prepare and submit within stated time periods accurate monthly sales reports in the prescribed format

Qualifications

• Minimum academic qualification - Grade 12
• Computer literate
• Minimum industry experience
• Sales experience
• Asset finance experience advantageous
• Solar industry knowledge advantageous

Critical Competencies

• Accuracy
• Devotion to quality
• Negotiating
• Performing under pressure
• Results - oriented
• Client focused
• Persuasiveness