Business Development Manager - Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape
Posted more than 30 days ago
- Company:
- Hexing Electric South Africa
- Company Description:
- Hexing Electrical SA (Pty) Ltd (Hexing SA) is the Subsidiary of Hexing group which is one of the leading global market players in power industry focusing on smart metering and smart grid technologies. Since 1992 Hexing Group always has been moving on the edge of technology to deliver state of the art products and solutions to utilities all around the world. More than two decades of working in international market has proved that we always stand with our clients not only as vendor but also as consultant and contractor. For more info about Hexing group, please visit www.hxgroup.cn Hexing SA has offices at Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town for the purpose of offering the products and service to her esteemed clients. Hexing SA supplies various metering products, which complies with STS and are qualified by SABS and solution to meet the different requirements. Hexing SA is a BBBEE complied company to support the local employment. The main target of Hexing SA is to provide products and service to the entire Africa market. Our mission is empowering utilities to save more energy by increasing efficiency and reducing losses. We walk along with utilities on their way of development to create a greener world to reserve exhaustible resources for future and save the environment.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 3 to 4 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Gender:
- Any
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
We are looking for a driven and results-oriented Business Development Manager to join our team and expand our solar agriculture project portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities within the agricultural sector. You will work closely with farmers, landowners, and other stakeholders to design and implement innovative solar solutions that enhance agricultural operations and contribute to a sustainable future.
This individual will be expected to offer the best possible customer experience and to always uphold Livoltek’s values.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Identify potential customers within the agricultural sector which includes but not limited to farms, greenhouses, and agribusinesses.
2. Conduct market research to stay updated on current industry trends in agriculture.
3. Develop a sales strategy to generate market qualified leads and secure new solar agriculture projects.
4. Work with projects team to assess the technical and financial feasibility of solar projects for agricultural clients. Develop proposals that demonstrate the financial and environmental benefits of solar solutions.
5. Negotiate and close contracts with clients.
6. Work closely with project teams to ensure the smooth execution of secured solar agriculture projects.
7. Maintain and cultivate strong relationships with existing and new clients, providing ongoing support and ensuring customer satisfaction.
8. Identify tender opportunities, bid preparation and coordination in order to ensure compliance of the bid.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development or a similar role.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and securing new business opportunities.
• Knowledge of solar PV technology and its applications in agriculture
Skills Overview
• Good understanding of renewable energy project development processes.
• Good understanding of the bid requirements for the solar energy industry.
• Ability to travel within and out of South Africa.