About the position
Our client is looking for a Head of Electricity - Sales to join their team
Location: Cape Town
Job Summary
The Head of Electricity Sales will be responsible for driving revenue growth, developing new business, and managing key client relationships within the electricity sector. This is a senior leadership role that requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and a proven track record in sales within the energy or engineering industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy for the electricity division aligned with the company's business objectives
- Lead, mentor, and manage the electricity sales team to achieve and exceed revenue targets
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across municipal, commercial, and industrial markets
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners
- Collaborate with the technical and project delivery teams to develop compelling, client-focused proposals and tender submissions
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments to identify growth opportunities
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract award and handover
- Prepare and present regular sales performance reports, forecasts, and pipeline reviews to executive leadership
- Represent the company at industry events, forums, and conferences
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or any other related qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience in technical or engineering sales, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership capacity
- Solid understanding of electricity infrastructure, grid solutions, or energy services
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets in a B2B environment
- Experience working with municipalities, utilities, or government entities advantageous
- Strong commercial acumen and tender/proposal experience
- Valid South African driver's licence
- Requirements from Candidates Applying
- Detailed CV including a motivation profile highlighting skills, highest achievement, and a short message explaining why the application should be considered.
- Driver’s license and own vehicle.
- Supporting documents and certified proof of qualifications
Desired Skills:
- Head of Electricity - Sales
- Director of Electricity Sales
- Electricity Sales Director
