International Sales Manager - Solar Industry

ResponsibilitiesTechnical selling, consultation and support of customers and in respect of the company's PV products and systems in the Sub-Saharan marketsAcquisition and development of new customers and applications in selected territories.
This involves travelling into such territories for sales and trade show purposesPreparation of Quotations, Client Follow Up, Product and Stock Consulting and Order Confirmation to Clients being fully responsible for reaching sales and profit targets in the territoriesPreparation, pricing and coordination of logistic offerings and requirements depending on the respective export marketGuiding and support of international clients with all export and import requirements and preparation of export certifications necessary for certain markets (BV / SGS etc.
)Building a knowledgebase for export regulations into AfricaSupporting international projects from site assessment to commissioning giving advice to our partnersOrganisation and commencement or regular technical product and system trainings with clients where new products are introduced or system configurations and commissioning are shownGaining internal knowledge about new products or updates and changes.
Internal processing and presentation in the company's knowledgebase and training of colleaguesAnalyses and Assessment of market and customer requirements for new products and solutionsCooperation and collaboration with the Technical Application Engineers QualificationsIdeally, 2-3 years' experience in the solar industry, preferably in international salesProfound knowledge and experience with solar PV products and storage applicationsBachelor's Degree as academic qualification is a requirementWillingness to travel in Sub Saharan AfricaExcellent written and verbal communication skills requiredOutstanding skillset in the interaction with and servicing of customers, as well as the ability to present and negotiate thereinExcellent English skillsWillingness to work in a fast-paced, customer facing environmentAbility to organize, prioritize and effectively multi-task daily and meet deadlinesAssertive, confident and clear communicator – via e-mail, phone and face-to-faceHighly proficient with desktop applications such as Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS Office, and InternetExplorer including an ability to learn new IT systemsFrequent travel within the regionMust have valid state driver's license BenefitsCompetitive compensationAttractive vacation arrangementsCareer path opportunities for top performers in a growing industry