Technical Sales – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Technical Sales professional for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in East Rand, Gauteng. The role involves managing the product life cycle, providing technical expertise to the sales team, and developing go-to-market strategies. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of sales experience, knowledge of the BESS industry, and strong communication skills. This position also entails travel within Southern Africa.

Benefits

Petrol card

Quarterly commission

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant sales and business development experience.
• Knowledgeable in the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the BESS product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Provide the sales team with necessary technical expertise.
• Develop and implement a company-wide go-to-market plan.

Skills

Sales and business development

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant tertiary degree or work experience

Job description

Technical Sales – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Location : East Rand

Salary : R500 000 per annum plus petrol card and quarterly commission

Responsibilities

• Manage the BESS product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Provide the sales team with the necessary technical expertise to enable them to sell the product.
• Effectively manage sales and promotional resources to achieve targeted sales within an agreed period.
• Act as the first point of reference for all product-related enquiries and work collaboratively with colleagues in Product Development & Technical to address any issues that may arise.
• Specify market requirements for current products by conducting market research supported by ongoing visits to customers and non‑customers.
• Develop and implement a company‑wide go‑to‑market plan, working with all departments to execute.
• Analyze potential partner relationships for the product.
• In collaboration with Marketing, be responsible for the development of advertising, promotion and sales aids in accordance with the BESS promotional plan.
• Prepare product forecasts, monitor the market for tenders, enquiries and other sales opportunities.
• Prepare and present BESS internal reports to the relevant executives, sales personnel and other departments on a regular basis.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary degree or work experience is a strong plus.
• Not less than 3 years of relevant sales and business development experience.
• Knowledgeable in the BESS industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Assertive / Persuasive.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical.
• Initiative.
• Work well under pressure.
• Ensures consistency and accuracy of message.
• Delivers unified, consistent brand message to all stakeholders.
• Supports teams with valuable, targeted programs to drive business.
• Requires travel to customer and non‑customer sites in Southern Africa.