Description:
A leading renewables distributor company that offers the largest portfolio of solar panels, energy storage systems, based in Johannesburg is looking for The Product Manager – Solar Finance. The individual will be responsible for leading the growth of the company's finance offering, with an initial focus on the commercial and agricultural sectors.
Requirements:
- Business Development: 3 to 4 years
- Agricultural Marketing: 2 to 3 years
- Renewable Energy Credits: 4 to 5 years
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Renewable Energy or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years’ experience in product development, sales, or business development in finance, renewable energy, agri-tech or commercial energy sectors.
- Demonstrated success in both product strategy and direct B2B sales to commercial clients or rural/agricultural end-users.
- Knowledge of renewable energy finance trends and how they apply across different customer segments.
- Prior experience working with or selling into both SMEs and larger commercial operations.
- Familiarity with agriculture and irrigation systems, especially in Southern African markets.
- Existing relationships with organisations like Grain SA, Southern Africa Agri Initiative (SAAI), or commercial solar integrators
- Develop Company's Finance product portfolio
- Negotiate products with banks/financiers
- Build commercial partnerships
- Manage product-market fit
- Manager internal processes allowing for efficient handling and processing of the finance products
- Sell directly to installers / EPC’s and end-users; whether farmers facing seasonal power outages or commercial businesses seeking solutions to curb utility price increases and/or clean, affordable energy alternatives.
ualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Renewable Energy or equivalent practical experience.
Desired experience
- 3+ years’ experience in product development, sales, or business development in finance, renewable energy, agri-tech or commercial energy sectors.
- Demonstrated success in both product strategy and direct B2B sales to commercial clients or rural/agricultural end-users.
- Knowledge of renewable energy finance trends and how they apply across different customer segments.
- Prior experience working with or selling into both SMEs and larger commercial operations.
- Familiarity with agriculture and irrigation systems, especially in Southern African markets.
- Existing relationships with organisations like Grain SA, Southern Africa Agri Initiative (SAAI), or commercial solar integrators
Key responsibility
- Develop Company's Finance product portfolio
- Negotiate products with banks/financiers
- Build commercial partnerships
- Manage product-market fit
- Manager internal processes allowing for efficient handling and processing of the finance products
- Sell directly to installers / EPC’s and end-users; whether farmers facing seasonal power outages or commercial businesses seeking solutions to curb utility price increases and/or clean, affordable energy alternatives.
18 Jul 2025;
from:
careers24.com