Commercial Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Key Performance Areas for the position will include the following:The role will focus on increasing the sales & profitability of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the company by:

  • Managing the BESS product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
  • Responsible for providing the sales team with the necessary technical expertise to enable them to sell the product.
  • Effectively manage a sales and promotional resources to achieve targeted sales of within an agreed period.
  • Act as point of first reference for all product related enquiries and work collaboratively with colleagues in Product Development & Technical to address any issues that may arise.
  • Specifying market requirements for current product by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.
  • Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.
  • Analysing potential partner relationships for the product.
  • In collaboration with Marketing, responsible for the development advertising, promotion and sales aids in accordance with the BESS promotional plan.
  • Responsible for preparing product forecasts, and constantly monitoring market for tenders, enquiries and other sales opportunities.
  • Prepare and present BESS internal reports to the relevant executives, sales personnel and other departments, on a regular basis.
  • Attend and participate in product development meetings in order to continue adding more value based on market trends.
  • Develop key opinion leader support for the BESS project
Key Short-term strategic goals
  • Develop a sales/business plan for BESS in 2024 and beyond.
  • Drive sales growth in 2024
  • Put in place effective processes and procedures to drive BESS sales.
  • Galvanize the sales team activities towards achieving the set targets.
The minimum requirements for this position are:
  • Relevant tertiary degree or work experiences a strong plus.
  • Not less than 3 years relevant sales and business development experience.
  • Knowledgeable in BESS industry.
  • Excellent verbal and written Communications skills
  • Assertive / Persuasive
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical
  • Initiative
  • Work well under pressure
  • Ensures consistency and accuracy of message
  • Delivers unified, consistent brand message to all stakeholders
  • Supports teams with valuable, targeted programs to drive business
  • This position requires travel to customer and non-customer sites in Southern Africa region

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1348985
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned