Minimum Requirements:

Matric /Grade 12 / Equivalent/RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning)
MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint
Must have own cell phone
Minimum 5 years working experience within the wholesale space
Minimum 5 years external sales experience (advantageous)
Experience in self-generating leads, with a proven track record of success
Above average technical competence with the ability to grasp technical concepts
Building and maintaining a sales pipeline and client base
Maintaining a regular call cycle

Job Functions:

Develop a sales pipeline of solar projects up to 1MW, including residential solutions
Retain and grow existing base as directed
Travel throughout Gauteng or given area to solicit business and carry out assigned tasks and duties
Identify and create sales opportunities
Provide 24 hours response to quotation requests
Understand market trends and competitor activity within given sector
Understanding the various rebate programs offered
Ability to prepare and present quotes
Explain credit terms and sales contracts for orders obtained
Cold call potential clients to introduce company and offerings
Grow customer relationships and retain existing customer base
Attend relevant education courses to develop industry skills as required
Follow up on leads daily through phone calls, site visits and networking events
Maintain regular call cycle with customer base
Meet or exceed set sales objectives
Prepare reports and complete required forms as mandated
Report on activity

Skills & Knowledge:

Competence in PV solar and UPS environment
Communication and Negotiations
Skills Time Management
Ability to communicate professionally
Ability to start and develop business relationships
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Attributes:

Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
Team Player
Assertive
Results Driven
People skills
Problem solver
Relationship builder

Please take note that initial correspondence will be via email
Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates
If you have not received a reply within 3 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful