Product Manager – Solar Finance

About the position

A leading renewables distributor company that offers the largest portfolio of solar panels, energy storage systems, based in Johannesburg is looking for The Product Manager – Solar Finance. The individual will be responsible for leading the growth of the company's  finance offering, with an initial focus on the commercial and agricultural sectors.
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Renewable Energy or equivalent practical experience.

Desired experience 

• 3+ years’ experience in product development, sales, or business development in finance, renewable energy, agri-tech or commercial energy sectors.
• Demonstrated success in both product strategy and direct B2B sales to commercial clients or rural/agricultural end-users.
• Knowledge of renewable energy finance trends and how they apply across different customer segments.
• Prior experience working with or selling into both SMEs and larger commercial operations.
• Familiarity with agriculture and irrigation systems, especially in Southern African markets.
• Existing relationships with organisations like Grain SA, Southern Africa Agri Initiative (SAAI), or commercial solar integrators

Key responsibility

• Develop Company's Finance product portfolio
• Negotiate products with banks/financiers
• Build commercial partnerships
• Manage product-market fit
• Manager internal processes allowing for efficient handling and processing of the finance products
• Sell directly to installers / EPC’s and end-users; whether farmers facing seasonal power outages or commercial businesses seeking solutions to curb utility price increases and/or clean, affordable energy alternatives.

Desired Skills:

• finance
• faince manager
• solar finance manager
• product manager