Technical Sales Manager at Smart Partners

Job Overview

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for sales, market analysis and business development efforts to facilitate revenue and business growth.
• This role requires a strong understanding of the renewable solar energy sector, commercial awareness and excellent networking skills to prospect, engage, and secure partnerships with high-profile individuals and businesses seeking solar energy solutions.

Duties
Client Prospecting & Relationship Managemen:

• Identify and engage potential clients, build strong relationships, and understand their technical and business requirements.
• Actively seek out high-profile clients and generate leads through various channels
• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline, generate revenue, and drive business growth
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients, installers, contractors, and other stakeholders within the solar energy industry.

Sales and Business Development:

• Provide tailored solutions by recommending the appropriate high-capacity solar inverter systems that best suit their needs and align with their budget.
• Lead negotiations and close deals with high-profile clients.
• Deliver persuasive sales presentations, webinars, and product demonstrations to showcase the benefits and functionalities of high-capacity solar inverters effectively.
• Cultivate a network of industry contacts to expand business opportunities.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve company sales targets and expand our client base in the solar industry.

Technical Project Management:

• Collaborate with the technical team to provide technical guidance and support to high-profile clients as regards their solar energy systems
• Collaborate with the technical team to conduct product training sessions and workshops for clients and internal sales teams to enhance product knowledge and technical skills.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects, managing client expectations and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Conduct market research analyses on product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, competitors, and customer feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business, Sales, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in technical sales, business development, and sales preferably in the solar or energy sector.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and explain complex concepts and solutions.
• Proven track record of securing and managing client accounts.
• Excellent communication, networking, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong work ethic and business acumen
• Strong emotional intelligence skills.