Daystar Power Group is a Pan-African provider of solar and hybrid power solutions, offering its systems on a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), fixed monthly fee lease, or buy-out basis. All our solutions are accompanied by comprehensive maintenance services, to ensure the solutions run 365 days a year. We are currently operational in several countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Ivory Coast & South Africa.
We are looking to engage a competent and experienced Sales Engineer, the ideal candidate shall be responsible for driving and expanding the company's footprint in Ghana. We are seeking a hardworking, motivated, and well-organised individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.
Daystar Power Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities:
- Sales Engineering and Business Development
- Leading client conversations through emails, phone calls and in-person meetings
- Performing energy audits on client sites
- Designing of photovoltaic systems (on-grid, off-grid, hybrid)
- Developing sales proposals to drive the sales process
- Preparing and submitting tender documents (including specifications, bill of quantities, drawings, etc.) and designs as per requirements
- Driving the full sales process from proposal drafting to contract execution; and
- Working with the legal department in respect of all draft agreements and legal documents in connection with your role.
Requirements
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
2. Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience dealing directly with clients in commercial and industrial space in service industry
3. Language Proficiency: English.
4. Character & Competencies:
- Prior experience in a Sales or Client facing team
- Tenacious problem solver that can accurately identify, solve, implement, and communicate complex challenges
- Self-motivated, independent professional with excellent communication skills, strong technical aptitude and the ability to thrive under pressure
- Highly organised with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy
- Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiating skills in a direct or indirect capacity
- Ability to spend time in-person with customers and travel frequently in assigned territory (50-70% travel)
- Strong work ethic, high energy level and positive attitude
- Prior experience selling Solar Energy or Diesel Generators a plus
- Demonstrated attention to detail and extraordinary oral and written communication skills required. Applicant materials will be assessed according to this requirement
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) – report writing and analysis
- Highly organized multitasker who works well in a fast-paced environment
- Must be proud of your work, take ownership, and be passionate about the quality of workmanship
- Willingness to learn and grow with the company
- Self-starter with enthusiasm for a fast-paced, high-performing start-up work environment
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
- Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
- A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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What We Do
Sub-Saharan Africa is in the middle of a power crisis, with large portions of the population not having access to electricity. Businesses and consumers who do have access to the grid, often have to deal with daily power outages which can last up to several days.
Most businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa rely on expensive and polluting diesel generators to bridge the supply-demand gap of electricity. Daystar Power focuses on hybrid solar power solutions for commercial customers for either a cash sale or a monthly fee. Daystar Power delivers three significant benefits to its customers: 1) reducing the cost of energy, 2) providing a stable power supply and 3) reducing pollution
