C&I Business Development Engineer at PowerGen Renewable Energy

Job Description

• Develop viable commercial and industrial opportunities across various target markets and sectors
• Generate leads, qualify and pursue them to deal closure
• Build and nurture relationships with key customers, vendors, project financiers, government and regulatory partners
• Attend face to face meetings with clients, survey sites, and participate in marketing events on behalf of the company
• Oversee the sales process by consolidating leads and supporting local teams at PowerGen’s Business Units in working closely with clients
• Reporting concisely and clearly to immediate manager on a weekly basis
• Perform commercial and technical feasibility studies for commercial and industrial projects 
• Coordinate with project managers, supply chain and engineering teams to prepare bid packages, commercial and technical proposals for customers
• Prepare technical and financial proposals for various EPC projects, performing cost analysis and comparison with competitor prices
• Perform regular check-ins with Project Managers to gauge project progress, ensuring that they are on schedule and under budget
• Prepare presentations, proposals, and various sales tools on effective development of business opportunities for the company

Qualifications

• University degree
• 5+ years’ work experience in renewable energy 
• Experience in the energy, clean tech, or utility sectors in a similar role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products 
• Work experience in East Africa or another emerging market
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fluent in both English and Swahili preferred
• Fluency in French is a plus
• Enthusiasm in working for the field of renewable energy!

Additional Information

You'll be working with a dynamic team of brilliant people passionate about electrifying Africa!