Job Summary:
The Sales Engineer is responsible for driving sales of solar energy solutions by combining technical expertise with customer relationship management. The role involves assessing customer energy needs, designing suitable solar solutions, preparing technical proposals, and overseeing or carrying out solar system installations to ensure quality delivery and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in solar photovoltaic PV installation, excellent technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to convert customer requirements into practical renewable energy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities for residential, commercial, and industrial solar solutions.
- Conduct client meetings to understand customer energy requirements and project objectives.
- Prepare and present technical and commercial proposals, conduct site assessments and feasibility studies.
- Negotiate with prospective clients and support contract closure.
- Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and achieve assigned revenue targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Conduct energy audits and load analysis.
- Design solar photovoltaic systems based on client requirements.
- Recommend appropriate solar components including panels, inverters, batteries, mounting structures, and protection devices.
- Interpret electrical drawings and prepare system layouts where necessary.
- Ensure all proposed solutions comply with relevant electrical and safety standards.
- Lead or participate in the installation of solar PV systems.
- Ensure installations are completed within agreed timelines and company quality standards.
- Troubleshoot installation issues and provide corrective actions.
- Respond promptly to technical inquiries from clients and provide after-sales technical support.
- Conduct periodic maintenance inspections when required and resolve customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma HND in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2–4 years of practical experience in solar photovoltaic system installation.
- Proven experience in technical sales or engineering support.
- Experience with residential, commercial, and industrial solar projects.
- Experience preparing technical proposals and quotations.
