C&I Solar Business Development Manager

Job Description
Project Pipeline

Responsible for project origination across the Business Units through the identification and packaging of different market-specific value propositions. 
Respond to requests for proposals (RFPs), developing and drafting project proposals for solar and solar plus storage solutions.
Build strong relationships with project financiers.
Responsible for negotiation with clients for EPC contracts and facilitate deal closure. 

Project Development and Management

Manage sales processes and interfaces with various teams (Project Execution and Finance) across different Business Units.
Oversee the preparation of quotes for various EPC projects, performing cost analysis and comparison with competitor prices.
Manage client relationships and ensure that their needs and requirements are met during project execution.
Perform regular check-ins with Project Managers to gauge project progress, ensuring that they are on schedule and under budget.
Manage the handover of projects to Project Execution teams by streamlining existing processes and supporting them after contract signing. 
Manage EPC contracts with the support of the legal and technical teams.

Business Development 

Build and manage relationships with key partners across the private and public sectors, academia, and governmental institutions to explore C&I projects across sub-Saharan Africa. 
Represent PowerGen at industry events, identify and cultivate important partnerships. 
Develop marketing campaigns, lobbying and public relations for commercial and industrial projects.

Qualifications

University degree
3+ years’ work experience in business development
2+ years’ work experience in renewable energy
Experience in the energy, clean tech, or utility sectors in a similar role
Strong proficiency in Office365 or Google Workspace products
Work experience in East Africa or another emerging market
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Fluent in both English and Swahili preferred
Fluency in French is a plus
Enthusiasm in working for the field of renewable energy!

Additional Information
We are a mission-driven team passionate about solving energy access in Africa!

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