About the Role
We are looking for a driven and results-oriented Sales Manager to join our Sales team in Vadodara. This role is ideal for someone passionate about renewable energy and skilled at building relationships, generating leads, and closing deals across residential, commercial, or industrial solar segments. You will be at the forefront of India's clean energy transition, helping customers adopt solar solutions while driving revenue growth for the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and generate new business leads through market research, networking, cold calling, and field visits across Vadodara and surrounding regions of Gujarat
- Meet with prospective clients (residential, commercial, industrial, or EPC partners) to understand their energy needs and propose suitable solar solutions
- Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and quotations
- Conduct site visits to assess feasibility for solar installations in coordination with the technical team
- Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and close sales to achieve monthly/quarterly targets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with channel partners, contractors, architects, and government bodies (e.g., GEDA - Gujarat Energy Development Agency)
- Stay updated on solar subsidies, net-metering policies, and government schemes (PM Surya Ghar, state subsidies, etc.) to advise clients accurately
- Maintain accurate records of leads, pipeline, and sales activity in CRM
- Coordinate with the operations/installation team to ensure smooth handover post-sale
- Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry networking events
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify new business opportunities
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in any stream (MBA in sales preferred but not mandatory)
- 3–5 years of experience in sales/business development, preferably in solar, renewable energy, or related technical/EPC industries
- Strong understanding of solar PV systems, ROI calculations, and net-metering (or willingness to learn quickly)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in Gujarati, Hindi, and English
- Self-motivated with a strong drive to meet and exceed sales targets
- willingness to travel locally for client meetings and site visits
- Proficiency in MS Office/Excel; familiarity with CRM tools is a plus
Preferred Attributes
- Existing network within Vadodara/Gujarat's real estate, industrial, or manufacturing sectors
- Prior experience with solar EPC companies, panel/inverter manufacturers, or solar financing
Compensation & Benefits
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person