Regional Sales Manager - Solar Industry

ResponsibilitiesTechnical selling, consultation and support of customers and in respect of the company's PV products and systems in both – commercial and residential marketsAcquisition and development of new customers in Gauteng and surrounding provinces and countriesResponsible for contractual negotiations as well as the conclusion of contractsResponsible for reaching sales and profit targetsPreparation of Quotations, Client Follow Up, Product and Stock Consulting and Order Confirmation to ClientsManagement of the IBC Johannesburg TeamActive support of sales staff in the preparation of sales offers in respect of technical and other aspectsOrganisation 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 interna Technical Application Engineers QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Economics is an assetKnowledge and experience in the solar field is a necessityMinimum 3 years technical experience in the solar industry, preferably as technical salesExcellent 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 Afrikaans and 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