Senior Business Developer

Permanent

Consultant:

Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa

Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa

Hybrid

Hybrid

R1m - R1,2m p.a.

R1m - R1,2m p.a.

The role includes a project-based incentive opportunity in addition to fixed remuneration. Incentives are linked to qualifying projects personally originated, progressed and signed by the Business Developer.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years' relevant business development experience, preferably within C&I Solar PV, BESS, energy services or related infrastructure solutions.

  • Proven track record of personally originating, developing and closing high-value B2B opportunities through complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.

  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage a self-generated pipeline rather than relying primarily on supplied leads.

  • Experience engaging business owners, executives, finance leaders and operational decision-makers.

  • Strong understanding of commercial energy solutions, including Solar PV, BESS and customer energy-cost savings.

  • Practical experience developing and presenting commercial proposals and funded energy solutions such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), leases, rent-to-own or similar project-finance structures.

  • Proven ability to lead commercial negotiations and progress opportunities through due diligence, approvals and contract signature.

  • Experience managing long-cycle project sales, including accurate pipeline forecasting, CRM management and disciplined follow-up.

  • Strong commercial judgement, negotiation, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.

  • An established network within commercial property, agriculture, industrial, infrastructure or other energy-intensive sectors is advantageous.

  • Ability to work effectively with technical, finance, legal and project delivery teams.

  • Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits.

Important Note

Applicants must demonstrate a proven track record of personally originating and closing high-value B2B opportunities. Direct C&I Solar PV, BESS or energy-services experience is strongly preferred, together with experience managing complex commercial sales from initial prospecting through to signed agreement.

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