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Job Title: Business Development Manager- C&I (2 Job Opportunities)

Organisation: SolarNow

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Country Director

Contact: Human Resources

About US:

SolarNow was founded on the belief that everyone should have access to clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Thousands of families and businesses in Uganda and Kenya have benefited from solar energy solutions provided by SolarNow over the last 11 years. Initially focusing on solutions for rural homes and small businesses, SolarNow has evolved into an energy solution provider supporting productivity increases for businesses, farmers, and institutions such as schools, hospitals, corporations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Job Summary:  The Business Development Manager- C&I will be responsible for the origination and contracting of new business in medium to large scale C&I (20-150 kW and above). The candidate will have a good understanding of the solar market in Uganda, and a proven track record in sales of C&I solar projects. The Business Development Manager- C&I will work in close collaboration with the Engineering team and Country Director.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing a pipeline of opportunities in the medium to large scale C&I.
• Driving B2B solar sales in the region by developing new business leads while monitoring progress
• Building and managing relationships with clients and partners.
• Building & Managing proposals from Engineering team and make presentations to the potential clients.
• Meeting monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets while growing sales month by month.
• Ensure timely collection wherever the system is sourced by Business Development Manager-C&I and installed by SolarNow.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Business related diploma or degree such as Sales and Marketing or in Solar PV systems.
• Strong team player who can take initiative and work independently
• Technical knowledge of Solar PV systems (Off grid, On-grid and Hybrid Solar systems)
• At least 10 years’ experience and proven track record working in a similar role or a solar sales related position.
• Ugandan Candidates with the relevant solar industry experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary Guide: Fixed Pay + Variable pay: Commission against closed deals.

Employment type: Full-time

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should email applications to E-mail: applications@solarnow.eu

SolarNow is an equal opportunity employer and will review applications based on a first come first serve basis & might close the vacancy ahead of schedule should a suitable candidate have been found.

On email applications please use the following subject: “Application for Business Development Manager – “Your Name”.

Deadline: 15^th July 2022

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