Business Development Manager - Renewable Energy (JHB/Cape Town) - Oxyon

Furthermore, this position requires experience in the industry-specific field of energy and a deep understanding of the market and policies in Southern Africa. Based on this knowledge, relevant services will be identified, and new projects be developed.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze markets and provide strategic directions on how to develop new business in the field of Renewable Energy
• Analyze market sectors and prospect clients to identify best business opportunities
• Orchaster and represent internal activities in the field of Renewable Energy
• Collaboration within global teams
• Define and implement the strategic plan to approach & capture client’s needs
• Refining local Renewable Energy strategy
• Lead consulting projects, by managing internal/external project team
• Report periodically to CEO on project roll out
• Transfer consulting knowledge and skills to internal staff
• Initiate and complete proposals and presentation for new business opportunities
• Grow a team of BD / internal experts

• Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all work, and support and comply with all organizational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
• The job holder has to behave at all times in a manner consistent with all applicable local laws, Company values and Code of Ethics and to actively promote this to others as well.
• Take reasonable care to ensure your own and others’ health and safety. Advocate and promote the Company’s Health, Safety and Well-being strategy and policies.

• The Candidate can either work from Johannesburg or Cape Town

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 3+ years of experience in the Renewable Energy sector
• Proven track record of developing new businesses

• Ideally, ECSA certificate
• Experience in project managing change projects
• A passion for developing business and a drive to succeed

1. Delivery of projects according to established timelines
2. Attain an excellent customer satisfaction rating
3. Meet established market growth targets

• Proven expertise in the planning, execution, and leadership of new business strategies
• Proven strategy consulting skills
• Excellent leadership skills and presentational ability; motivating colleagues & inspiring potential clients
• Strong knowledge of core sectors
• Strong understanding of existing and emergent social technologies
• Excellent communication skills at CxO-LE level
• Excellent capability to influence both peers and indirect reporting lines
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong in client connection and client services
• Strong communication in English
• Creative talents and the ability to solve tough, open, and ill-defined problems
• In-depth knowledge of the TIC industry and its reference industries, and its current trends & drivers
• Strong responsibility, self-motivated, able to work under high pressure
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organization