BESS Technical Sales Manager

The Technical Salesperson will be responsible for the sales of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) through the building of strong commercial relationships with clients, implementing a strategic account approach to develop partnerships and being the voice of the customer in the organization. Sales & Bidding preparation and Key Account Management for the Sub-Saharan Africa Region Building relationships with prospective customers to identify information for the development of business opportunities Review Request for Quotations (RFQ) tender documents, focusing on both commercial and technical aspects of RFQ with the proposal team Develop a full understanding of Battery Energy Storage technology platforms and its capabilities to provide customers with technology support and superior competitive offers Capture the customers commercial and technical requirements as well as problems to be solved, to help define a fit for purpose solution for the customer Support/Manage awarded projects and coordinate with construction teams Qualifications N.Dip/B.Tech/B.Sc degree, preferably in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and post grad qualification Minimum Experience 7 years related experience or equivalent in sales or technical sales in the energy sector (Sub-Saharan Africa) Competencies Basic understanding of power equipment, BESS, renewable energy, and turnkey project Related energy project experience in utilities or private energy sector will be an advantage Review the RFQ, obtain and prepare clarifications, and preparing bidding proposals Coordination work with internal/external stakeholders to ensure a successful value delivery Basic understanding of structure, operations, and capital plans of potential customers such as the relevant Utility, IPPs, and municipalities as well as good understanding of the Commercial & Industrial energy markets of targeted countries in Sub-Saharan Africa Has a relationship with utilities and various EPC & IPP companies in South Africa are preferred Basic document reporting skills and experienced in using MS Office programs and tools

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 4/2/2025