Sales Executive
Optimal Growth Technologies · Paarl, Western Cape
Posted 29 October 2026
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- We are seeking a highly driven Sales Executive with proven experience in solar energy solutions, fibre connectivity, and telecommunications products/services.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business, managing key client relationships, and driving sales across our renewable energy, fibre, and telecom product lines.
- This role requires strong technical understanding, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to close deals in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
- Identify and engage potential clients across the solar, fibre, and telecommunications sectors.
- Promote and sell solutions including solar PV systems, inverters, backup power solutions, fibre connectivity, VoIP, wireless internet, and telecom hardware.
- Conduct on-site client assessments, gather requirements, and recommend suitable technical solutions.
- Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and product demonstrations.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements to close deals effectively.
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships with both residential and commercial clients.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by providing expert product knowledge and solution-based selling.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through professional communication and follow-up.
Market & Product Knowledge
- Stay up to date with trends in solar technologies, fibre network expansions, telecommunications solutions, and energy efficiency.
- Understand key competitors, pricing structures, and market positioning.
- Provide feedback to management on market opportunities and customer needs.
Reporting & Administration
- Maintain accurate CRM records, sales pipelines, and forecasting.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports.
- Collaborate closely with technical, installations, and support teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience
- Minimum 3+ years experience in sales within solar, fibre, telecommunications, ISP, ICT, or related technical environments.
- Strong understanding of solar PV systems, inverters, batteries, and backup power solutions.
- Experience selling fibre connectivity, telecom solutions, or ICT services highly advantageous.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical comprehension with the ability to explain product benefits clearly.
- Excellent communication both verbal and written.
- High-level negotiation and closing skills.
- Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Strong relationship-building and customer service orientation.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
Requirements
- Valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle.
- Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems