SOLAR SALES ENGINEER

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Solar Sales Engineer to expand our footprint in the renewable energy market. You will identify opportunities, engage clients, assess energy requirements, and present tailored solar and storage solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering, design, project and commercial teams to develop proposals that deliver energy savings and sustainability benefits for commercial and industrial customers.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years' technical sales experience.
• Proven experience within the solar PV industry.
• Commercial and industrial (C&I) solar project exposure.
• Experience presenting technical energy solutions to clients.
• Knowledge of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Understanding of PPA and energy financing models advantageous.
• Ability to interpret technical designs and system proposals.
• Experience preparing quotations, proposals, and tender submissions.
• Strong business development and relationship management capabilities.
• Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial understanding and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Engage with commercial and industrial customers.
• Conduct site assessments and initial client consultations.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals.
• Liaise with engineering teams regarding system design requirements.
• Present technical solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage the sales process from lead generation through project handover.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Support revenue growth and market expansion initiatives.

Skills

Technical sales

Solar PV

C&I solar

Client presentations

BESS knowledge

PPA financing

Technical design

Proposals & tenders

Business development

Sales targets

Negotiation

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

BTech Electrical Engineering

BEng Electrical Engineering advantageous

Job description

As a Solar Sales Engineer, you will play a critical role in expanding the organisation's presence within the renewable energy market. You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, conducting client engagements, evaluating customer energy requirements, and presenting tailored solar and energy storage solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, design, project, and commercial teams to develop proposals that address client energy challenges while delivering measurable cost savings and sustainability benefits.

This role offers exposure to commercial and industrial solar projects, battery energy storage systems, energy efficiency initiatives, and innovative power solutions.

Education:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• BTech Electrical Engineering
• BEng Electrical Engineering advantageous

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• 3-8 years' technical sales experience
• Proven experience within the solar PV industry
• Commercial and industrial (C&I) solar project exposure
• Experience presenting technical energy solutions to clients
• Knowledge of battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Understanding of PPA and energy financing models advantageous
• Ability to interpret technical designs and system proposals
• Experience preparing quotations, proposals, and tender submissions
• Strong business development and relationship management capabilities
• Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong commercial understanding and customer-focused mindset

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Build long-term client relationships
• Engage with commercial and industrial customers
• Conduct site assessments and initial client consultations
• Develop technical and commercial proposals
• Liaise with engineering teams regarding system design requirements
• Present technical solutions to clients and stakeholders
• Manage the sales process from lead generation through project handover
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Support revenue growth and market expansion initiatives