JOB PURPOSE
- To effectively sell Solar Park sub-arrays to SMEs in Karnataka
- To work effectively with existing customers (for referrals) and channel partners to identify leads, organise site surveys, offer and explain proposals, secure orders plus advance, collect documents for in-house credit (if credit sale), and collect required funds.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Identify / acquire SME customers to own a sub-array (plus land underneath) in solar parksSuccessfully secure pre-order booking fees (of 10%) for customers to lock in their plotsKnow the regulatory landscape inside out, and be able to explain to potential customersGive input for accurate proposal generation to sales support team and be able to explain to customerExplain proposals effectively for customer acquisition and order closureNegotiate and finalise the commercial terms based on the proposal with SME customersExplain the required legal documentation to our SME customers and stick to the terms in negotiationGenerally, build a strong order book (with advance) among SME customers for Orb’s solar parksSupport the Operations team on land acquisition, government orders, and grid evacuationWork with Orb’s in-house credit facility team to extend credit to customers thatTo generally assist the Operations team on execution solar park projectsTo work closely with Operations team on after-sales service and sell service to SME customersEffectively secure all cash against milestones achieved to keep account receivables to a minimumEXPERIENCE REQUIRED
10 to 20-years’ experience in techno-commercial rolesIdeally >10-years prior experience in power project development
Experience in the solar industry is a plus but not essentialPrior experience in handling large-scale projects and key accountsIdeally, will have broader commercial backgroundHighly methodical, with demonstrated capabilities for overall project managementStrong leaderAble to present himself / herself well, and properly represent the companyMBA is plus, but not essential