Project Manager at Saratoga

Job description

Lead business development (renewable energy/solar PV systems) through multiple types of initiatives from networking with partners/suppliers to direct prospection with clients. Coordinate sales effort with other team members’ contributing to grow the company’s pipeline and convert leads into projects. Project Management could also be part of the job description depending on candidates’ profiles.

Emergent Energy is looking for one permanent staff member to be located in Cape Town or Johannesburg. She/he will report to the Managing Director. Travelling could be more than 25% from time to time.

Requirements:

Qualifications / Technical Skills:

• University degree required
• Appetite for technical matters and B-to-B sales

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate leads and manage projects with the client until commissioning
• Present our renewable energy solutions to prospects
• Support Supply Chain improvement
• Develop a strong network of partners
• Uphold and promote company values

Experience

Experience in sales is a minimum

Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Hands on, and willing to work at all levels
• Business acumen and strong client focus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand complex technical and financial setups
• Interested by the energy sector and the green technologies
• Use of personal car preferable (for external meetings - costs to be reimbursed)