Sales Business Unit Vestas Northern & Central Europe > Sales > Sales, South-East Africa
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Vestas Southern Africa is part of Vestas Northern and Central Europe; a Sales Business Unit of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the largest manufacturer of wind turbines in the world. The Sales Manager role is anchored in the sales department but works across multiple functions in an international environment to deliver on Vestas “profitable growth” strategy. We are responsible for sales of high value and complex renewable energy projects in a department with an open work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, screen and pursue sales prospects in the region
- Supervise the bid management process
- Negotiate and close project contracts
- Use Vestas’ technical and engineering support and wind resource assessments to support the prospective customers carry out wind site assessments and technical configurations
- Educate prospective customers on the business case for wind energy and optimisation options
- Support Vestas’s political agenda, marketing and branding activities, acting as “Vestas Ambassador”
- Develop, review and report on the sales process
- Secure customer loyalty by providing customers with optimal support and professionalism throughout the whole sales phase and by supporting through communication and coordination
- Work with Vestas’ Structured Finance team to support customers with wind farm financing and introduction of suitable financial institutions
Qualifications:
- Master degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or Economics-Business Administration
- Postgraduate studies (MBA or specific Finance/Engineering related master studies)
- Proficient in Sales or Business Development in some of the markets in scope for the position (Southern and Eastern Africa)
- Knowledge on the Energy Sector, Renewable/Wind Energy Market
- Knowledge of economic, political and cultural terms of target countries and open cultural mindset
- Fluency in written and verbal English
Competencies:
- Keen learning approach
- Good understanding of the complete value chain from sales, engineering, construction, financing, to operation & maintenance
- Ability to identify and engage business stakeholders
- Solid communication skills
- High personal motivation, result oriented and able to adapt to changing environments
- Proven methodical skills
- Team-oriented person
- The position involves intensive business travel
What we offer:
As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: Medical Aid; annual leave and pension plan.
It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, colour, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.
Additional Information:
This position is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now” button at the top or bottom of this page and send in your application together with a CV and cover letter in English.
Application deadline: June 15th, 2021.
For additional information, please contact Recruiter Jennifer Rudolph +49 (0) 151 526 212 29.
About Vestas
Vestas is proud to be the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
Vestas strives to be the most inclusive workplace in the sustainable energy industry and ensure equal opportunities for everyone regardless of the social identity. We are stronger as a company not despite our differences, but because of them, both professionally and personally. Beyond a diverse workforce, we want to ensure that all of our employees are included and actively contributing to Vestas’ success and innovation. Only then can we become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions and ensure sustainability in everything we do.
At Vestas, we offer global opportunities for people with growth mindsets and the desire to make a shared and positive impact. We work in the true spirit of our corporate values: accountability, simplicity, collaboration, and passion. We expect everyone to live up to these in their day to day work – no matter what you do and where you are in the organisation.
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