Senior Business Developer

SUMMARY:
Our client, a company who is committed to making a difference with renewable energy has an opportunity available for a Senior Business Developer to join their team based in Jhb. This is a new role that has been created due to the growth of the organisation. We are looking for a Business Developer with experience in the independent power provider / renewable energy space. This company is based in Jhb, remote / hybrid working could be a possibility.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications required:

• Relevant degree (BA, BCom, BEng, etc)

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience driving business development
• Proven successful track record in the independent power producer industry – non negotiable
• Experience with negotiation on PPA (power purchase agreements) – non negotiable

• Report to Business Development Executive
• Manage relationships with the private and public sector, build government and regulatory body relationships, at municipal, provincial and national level
• Represent the company at industry events
• Work alongside finance teams to for project and corporate financing
• Negotiate PPA contracts and support process from onboarding until project delivery phase
• Manage the internal stakeholders from project initiation to commercial approval
• Maintain key business relationships in diverse markets
• Stay up to date with change in industry legislation and adapt accordingly
• Secure multi-million Rand renewable energy projects
• Achieve annual sales plans
• Inspire, lead, develop and manage a sales team
• Compile competitor analysis and strategies to stay ahead of trends.