Business Development Manager

About the role

Solar Advice is looking for a Business Development Manager to expand its installer network across multiple regions in South Africa. You will own a regional pipeline, build strong relationships with installers and EPCs, and drive sales of pre‑financed solar kits.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new installer and EPC partnerships.
• Conduct cold calls, site visits and face‑to‑face sales meetings.
• Reactivate dormant customer accounts.
• Build and maintain strong regional customer relationships.
• Increase sales across Solar Advice’s OEM and exclusive product range.
• Manage opportunities from first contact to first order.
• Monitor competitor activity and local market trends.
• Collaborate with Glint on funding and lead‑generation solutions.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of experience in the solar industry.
• Proven sales or business development experience.
• Strong prospecting, relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
• Confident engaging installers, EPCs and business owners.
• Self‑motivated, resilient and target‑driven.
• Strong organisational and pipeline‑management skills.
• Matric certificate.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Required skills

What we offer

• Represent a solution that helps solar installers grow.
• Take ownership of your own region and sales pipeline.
• Work in a high‑performance, target‑driven commercial role.
• Make a direct and measurable contribution to Solar Advice’s growth.
• Gain access to the wider Spark Group ecosystem.