Sales Manager (PV) South Africa

Trina Solar
Johannesburg
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: SalesExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Negotiation","Stakeholder management","Relationship-building","Analytical thinking"]

Sales leadership role responsible for developing and executing annual sales and distribution plans in South Africa, building and managing PV distributor networks, negotiating with partners, and forecasting demand to drive regional growth in the renewable energy sector.

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Trina Solar
Trina Solar
3 months ago

Sales Manager (PV) South Africa

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Job Summary

Sales leadership role responsible for developing and executing annual sales and distribution plans in South Africa, building and managing PV distributor networks, negotiating with partners, and forecasting demand to drive regional growth in the renewable energy sector.
Location: Johannesburg
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Sales
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute annual sales and distribution business plans with channel partners, distributors, and key accounts; track performance against monthly, quarterly, and annual targets.
  • •Build, manage, and expand a strong network of PV distributors and channel partners across assigned markets.
  • •Lead commercial negotiations with distributors and partners, including pricing structures, rebates, margins, and contract terms.
  • •Manage credit control, payment terms, and ensure timely collection from distribution partners and key accounts.
  • •Provide accurate sales forecasts, demand planning, and pipeline updates on a monthly and weekly basis.
Travel: High travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
  • •3–5 years of experience in sales, channel management, or distribution business within the PV, renewable energy, or energy storage industry.
  • •Proven experience working with distributors, wholesalers, or channel partners in fast-growing energy markets.
  • •Strong understanding of the PV industry, including modules, inverters, energy storage systems, and downstream distribution models.
  • •Knowledge of PV system fundamentals (on-grid/off-grid) and Balance of System (BOS) components is an advantage.
Experience:3-5 yearsPVRenewable energySolar
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationNegotiationStakeholder managementRelationship-buildingAnalytical thinking
Languages:English

Company Brief

Trina Solar
Designs, manufactures, and sells photovoltaic (PV) modules, energy storage systems, and smart energy solutions for utility-scale, commercial, and residential customers worldwide. Focuses on R&D, manufacturing scale, and global solar project deployment.
Industry: Solar Energy
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Changzhou, China
Founded: 1997
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