solar sales engineer

Job Title: Solar Sales Engineer

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Company: Solar Depot

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (Minimum 5 Years in Sales)

Job Overview

Solar Depot is seeking a skilled solar sales engineer with a proven track record of technical sales experience in the solar industry. This role focuses on developing and nurturing relationships with clients, offering expert consultation on solar inverter systems, and providing custom solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential leads, assessing client needs and providing tailored solar inverter solutions.
• Conduct on-site visits, evaluate installation sites, and analyze energy requirements.
• Present proposals, including technical specifications, ROI analysis, and financial incentives, to educate and persuade clients.
• Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to create custom solar inverter solutions for unique client requirements.
• Review site assessments, energy usage data, and structural requirements to recommend appropriate system configurations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the sales and installation process, addressing technical questions and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, providing ongoing support and guidance post-installation.
• Work with the customer support and service teams to ensure seamless post-sales service.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to provide strategic insights to the sales team.
• Track sales metrics and provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on sales activity, leads, and conversion rates.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, and product teams to align customer requirements with Solar Depot’s product capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in solar sales, technical sales, or related engineering roles, ideally in the solar or renewable energy industry.
• Deep understanding of solar inverter systems, photovoltaic (PV) modules, electrical design, and energy storage solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into value-based messaging for clients.
• Proficient in energy modelling, site assessments, and ROI calculations, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and consultative selling abilities, with a history of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Familiarity with solar design software (e.g., Helioscope, PVsyst), CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and logistical issues and provide effective solutions that meet client needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Paid time off and holidays
• Collaborative, innovative work environment with a commitment to sustainability

Application Instructions

• If you are passionate about solar energy and meet the qualifications above. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to vacancy@solardepotng.com using 'solar sales engineer' as the subject.