Commercial Manager

POSITION TITLE: Commercial Manager

Job Description

As the Commercial Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving the commercial success of largescale residential and SMME solar projects at GoSolr. Your responsibilities will encompass strategic planning sales management and stakeholder engagement. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have a proven track record in commercial leadership we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy Development

• Lead the formulation and execution of the commercial strategy for largescale residential solar projects
• Identify growth opportunities and revenue streams within the solar market

Sales and Business Development

• Drive sales efforts including client acquisition and relationship management
• Collaborate with the sales team to achieve revenue targets
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including customers suppliers and partners.

Project Management

• Oversee the endtoend execution of solar projects ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
• Manage project budgets timelines and resources effectively
• Coordinate with crossfunctional internal teams (compliance procurement operations finance and customer experience) to achieve project milestones

Market Research and Analysis

• Stay informed about industry trends competitor activities and regulatory changes
• Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities and potential risks

Finance Performance

• Monitor project financials track costs and optimise profitability
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior management

Risk Management

• Mitigate risks related to project execution contracts and market dynamics
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in business administration engineering or a related field
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in commercial management preferably within the renewable energy sector
• Familiarity with largescale solar projects and the residential market
• Strong negotiation communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a crossfunctional environment
• Resultsorientated mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives