AltGen

Senior Business Developer – Energy Trading – Western Cape

Western Cape, ZA

In-personFull time roleSenior Level

24 days ago

About the Job

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Business Developer to join one of the leading energy traders in South Africa. For this role, you'll be based in the Western Cape and will be responsible for securing large off-take agreements and nurturing client relationships throughout the entire sales lifecycle

This role requires someone with solid knowledge of the electricity sector, experience selling to senior stakeholders, and the ability to navigate complex, extended sales cycles. You'll need a proven track record of B2B sales in the Energy Industry and a thorough understanding of the Energy Trading landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales strategy: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to rapidly capture market share. Conduct market research to identify potential commercial and industrial customers. Provide input into marketing strategy and collateral required to generate leads and build our customer pipeline.
Client Acquisition and Relationship Management: Identify, engage, and build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers within target customers, to understand their electricity and decarbonization needs and position our solutions effectively
Sales Presentations and Proposals: Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations to potential clients, showcasing the value proposition of our energy solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customised proposals that align with customer needs
Negotiation and Contract Closure: Lead negotiations with clients to close PPAs. Work closely with legal, analytics and executive teams to ensure the smooth and timely closure of contracts
Market Intelligence and Reporting: Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to provide timely insights to the leadership team. Prepare regular reports on sales performance, pipeline, and market developments

About the Company

AltGen

United Kingdom

21-50

Renewable Energy and sustainability are cornerstones to the history of AltGen, both run through our veins and breathe life into our vision and mission. Our team has found a home in effecting change through people, we understand that people make the brand – it’s these people who are the ambassadors and pioneers that awaken the growth potential. AltGen exists in the nexus between energy-related projects and people - Jobs. Since the development of the renewable energy market in Africa, the AltGen team have actively recruited and deployed the best skills and expertise in the industry throughout Africa. We are ever-evolving. We have incorporated consulting and employment services into our service offering - understanding how each feed added value to the next, providing a holistic solution for our clients. We are the career visionaries and advisers, we provide long-lasting and positive relationships between clients and candidates, matching corporate cultures to personalities, expertise as well as experience. Where others see atypical recruitment, we see innovative solutions which generate long-term investments. We go over and beyond, we are the difference. We make a point of raising the bar and developing careers which facilitate access to affordable clean energy. Our goal is to raise industry standards and enable more effective climate change mitigation projects through the support of passionate and talented individuals. As AltGen rapidly expands into the global market, we hope to take you on this journey with us. Together, the ability to amount to the difference we make is measurable, it's tangible and real.  We offer: <ul> <li>Talent Acquisition & Executive Search Solutions</li> <li>Employer of Record & Workforce Management Solutions</li> <li>Consulting, Community Development and Programme Implementation & Trust Administration Services</li> </ul>

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