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AltGen

Sales Engineer – Solar PV – Cape Town

Cape Town, WC, ZA

In-personFull time roleEarly Career, Senior Level

About 1 year ago

About the Job

<strong><em>Ready to 'harness' solar energy's potential? Join us and engineer the path to a sustainable future!</em></strong><br><br>Our client focuses on providing cutting-edge technologies that enhance the efficiency and output of solar installations. Their expertise lies in developing and delivering state-of-the-art tracking systems that maximise the yield of solar energy, catering to diverse project needs and ensuring optimal utilisation of renewable energy sources. Their commitment to innovation and precision in solar tracking solutions aligns with our goals for sustainable and efficient energy generation, and they are seeking a sales engineer to share this vision.<br><br>As the technical liaison between customers and sales, your role involves establishing and nurturing relationships with both potential and existing clients, presenting a professional and continuous presence. Your objective is to secure customer acceptance by showcasing the technical advantages, unique selling points, cost reductions, and operational improvements of our client’s products or services through compelling demonstrations. Addressing customer inquiries and providing detailed technical information on our offerings is fundamental. You play a crucial supporting role for the regional Head of Sales during customer interactions. Your primary responsibility centers on handling requests for proposals (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and addressing any technical clarifications required by customers. Additionally, your tasks encompass the preparation of 2D and 3D layouts as well as the creation of technical reports to support the sales team's efforts.<br><br><strong>“Watt” an opportunity! </strong><br><br>Apply today!<br><br><em>Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our </em><a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi"><em><strong>LinkedIn page</strong></em></a><em> and subscribe to our </em><strong><a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5"><em>mailer</em></a><em>.</em></strong><br><br><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong><ul><li>Serve as the technical liaison between sales and customers, fostering strong relationships with both potential and existing clients while maintaining a consistently professional demeanour.</li><li>Use demonstrations to secure customer acceptance by highlighting technical advantages, unique selling points, and improvements in cost and operational efficiency.</li><li>Address customer inquiries and provide detailed technical information regarding products, services, or equipment.</li><li>Provide essential support to the regional Head of Sales during customer interactions.</li><li>Prioritise handling and processing requests for proposals (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and addressing any subsequent technical inquiries from customers.</li><li>Create 2D and 3D layouts as part of the role's responsibilities.</li><li>Generate technical reports tailored to support the sales team in their daily operations.</li></ul>

About the Company

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AltGen

United Kingdom

21-50

<p>Renewable Energy and sustainability are cornerstones to the history of AltGen, both run through our veins and breathe life into our vision and mission.</p> <p>Our team has found a home in effecting change through people, we understand that people make the brand &ndash; it&rsquo;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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>We offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Talent Acquisition &amp; Executive Search Solutions</li> <li>Employer of Record &amp; Workforce Management Solutions</li> <li>Consulting, Community Development and Programme Implementation &amp; Trust Administration Services</li> </ul>