Business Development Consultant at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

About the position

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Business Development Consultant to join our client's Energy Solutions Division based in Cape Town, Epping Area. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the diesel generator industry, with a strong focus on generator sales, technical support, and project coordination. This role is key to expanding business development opportunities across the region while building and maintaining strong client relationships.


Sales & Business Development

• Drive generator and energy solution sales across the assigned territory.
  
• Identify new sales opportunities through cold calling, client visits, and strategic market analysis.
  
• Develop and implement sales strategies to increase turnover and achieve targets.
  
• Assist with the preparation of tenders, quotes, and formal presentations.
  
• Participate in exhibitions and trade shows as a representative of the Energy Solutions Division.
  
• Maintain and grow strong customer relationships to ensure ongoing satisfaction and repeat business.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure commitments to customers are met.
  

Technical Support & Proposal Development

• Assist customers with technical queries and energy requirements.
  
• Attend site visits and tender briefings to gather information for proposal development.
  
• Create conceptual designs and assist in compiling accurate, cost-effective proposals.
  
• Liaise with engineering teams to ensure proposed solutions meet technical standards.
  
• Maintain proposal documentation and update sales tracking tools regularly.
  

Mentoring & Internal Support

• Provide training and mentorship on generator applications and sales techniques.
  
• Support junior staff in proposal development and customer engagement strategies.
  
• Collaborate with Project and Product departments on solution identification and implementation.
  

Project Support

• Support project execution and customer relationship management during implementation.
  
• Ensure smooth handover from sales to project delivery teams for special orders or custom installations.
  
  

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in the diesel generator industry.
  
• 5 years’ experience in diesel generator installation requirements.
  
• Knowledge or formal qualification in electrical installation bylaws for diesel generators.
  
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
• Syspro knowledge to confirm stock availability will be an advantage.
  
• MS Projects will also be an advantage.
  
• Good knowledge of reputable and reliable equipment and service suppliers in the industry
  
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license and passport.
  
• Willingness to travel regionally and work outside normal business hours when required.
  
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
  
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments
  
  

Benefits

• Company is paying 50% on the medical aid
  
• Company is contributing 8% to the provident fund
  
• Company is paying the Income Protector
  
• Company is contributing towards the Group Life
  

Desired Skills:

• Communication
• Sales
• negotiation

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

We are passionate professionals driven to provide Payroll and HR solutions that deliver true business value to your organisation. 
Our proven track record and expertise will enable you to maximise your return on investment on any Sage Payroll & HR implementation. 

Partner with a Talent Team that suits your customised needs. Recruiting top talent is a powerful and reliable foundation of strength in any business. When partnered with the best recruitment team, it’s an opportunity for long-term growth, and can bring companies a competitive advantage in their industry. 

Red Ember Technology is a Certified Sage Platinum Business Partner, here to support any Sage client with the extra value-added services to complement and support their Sage products. 
The Red Ember Recruitment team has combined Payroll, HR and Finance industry-specific experience, customised to the Sage products, as well as vast experience supporting various other products and industries. 
Red Ember Recruitment can assist on any level of recruitment, from Interns to Executive placements, bulk recruitment, response handling, or specialised headhunting.

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund
• Income protector