C&I Solar Business Development Manager At Powergen Renewable Energy

Job DescriptionProject 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 degree3+ years’ work experience in business development2+ years’ work experience in renewable energyExperience in the energy, clean tech, or utility sectors in a similar roleStrong proficiency in Office365 or Google Workspace productsWork experience in East Africa or another emerging marketExcellent written and oral communication skillsFluent in both English and Swahili preferredFluency in French is a plusEnthusiasm in working for the field of renewable energy!