Solar Sales Engineer at EarthStream Global

• Must have experience in solar design
• Preferably helioscope or PV Syst.
• Candidate must be able to assist our large sales force based mainly in Gauteng and Western cape.
• Candidate must be able to handle the sales process from introduction to new and existing customers all the way through to closing the deal. Including detailed design and financial costing.
• A proven track record is crucial.
• Experience on the technical side, designing solar PV systems
• Someone who can walk with the sales team, make sure what is being sold, is designed and built properly
• Must be able to give quotations properly
• Provide support / up selling to sales teams
• High level and Detailed designs of solar plants
• Client needs assessment; • Tariff Analysis, • Yield simulations (PVSyst), • Shading analysis (PVSyst), • Site layout and Single line drawings, • Site assessment, • Financial feasibility for solar plants, • Writing, editing and formatting of technical and commercial proposal documents, • Compilation of Tender documentation, • Pricing of bids; • Client Liaison;  
• Networking with suppliers, including pricing negotiations, keeping abreast with stock availability, and sourcing new and alternative suppliers and technologies. • Interaction with local authorities and utility providers, applications for regulatory approvals and generation licences.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• BTech Degree / HND in a Technical / Electrical discipline is a minimum
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the solar industry (in a similar role).
• Financial Modelling
• Time management skills;
• Good basic electrical and technical understanding;
• Basic CAD skills (no compulsory but beneficial);
• Strong IT skills – MS Office;
• Good writing ability (Technical Documentation);
• Proficiency in the English language.