MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

For our expansion into East Africa, we are seeking a Sales Manager to join our successful team.

Your main resposibilities will be:

• Manage existing accounts as directed by the Regional Sales Manager
• Develop a pipeline of potential and acquire new accounts by locating key decision makers and building stable sales relationships to generate sales in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) markets
• Negotiation of price, volume, contract terms and conditions with customers and prospects
• Coordination with all internal departments to solve any commercial, technical and/or financial objections  of customers
• Representation of the company’s brand in front of existing and new accounts
• Compliance with internal processes, policies, and external regulations
• Participation in the by-weekly calls and travel to Munich headquarters

COMPETENCIES

• Result-driven approach with a proactive attitude and high initiative to take on challenges.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze sales performance and market trends 
• Excellent teamwork, communication and intercultural skills
• Entrepreneurial, proactive attitude, pragmatic mind set and possessing a sense of urgency.
• First class interpersonal skills and the ability to comfortably interact with people at all levels of the organization, including executive management in an international environment.
• Ability to work autonomously, high flexibility and reliability to work in a fast moving high pressure environment
• Strong knowledge and skills in MS Office (Excel), CRM software such as Salesforce would be considered  highly desirable
• Willingness /ability to travel (appr. 40%)

LANGUAGES

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, as well as any additional Indigenous African languages

LOCATION

​Nairobi, Kenya

Your backpack is filled with

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3+ years of solar industry experience in a sales role
• Demonstrated sales experience within the SSA region or equivalent international expertise
• The ideal  candidate will bring his or her own industry network 

WHAT WE OFFER

• The atmosphere: A modern work environment, brimming with positive energy, healthy growth, and diverse teams
• Additional benefits: Attractive salary package, including company benefits such as, subsidies for childcare and more 
• Balance: Hybrid work (working from home/at the office), flexible hours, as well as days off for special occasions 
• Prospects: Individual professional development programs, training, and workshops 
• Opportunities to influence the way we work: The freedom to contribute your own ideas and play a key role in shaping the future of our company 
• Sustainability: Efforts include our zero waste office program, systematic recycling, bee keeping, planting trees and regular beach clean-ups
• Our rationale: Solar energy as a sustainable energy source, enabling the world to switch to clean, renewable energy

CONTACT

Let’s make a difference together - Apply now! 
 
Questions? Our HR team is here for you: 
careers-europe@csisolar.com. 

Canadian Solar South Africa Pty Ltd
Human Resources
Letterstedt House, 4th Floor
Newlands on Main, Cnr of Campground and Main Roads
Newlands, 7700
Cape Town

About us

Canadian Solar – Our solar energy products define us as innovators who are helping to shape one of the most fascinating industries in the world. We are proud to be making a vital contribution to fighting climate change and building a more sustainable future for all of us as a result of our work. What is it that helps us do this? An international work environment with plenty of opportunity for collaboration, advancement, diversity, and flat hierarchies. All these factors lay the foundation for a company culture that is both open-minded and appreciative, inspiring and motivating more than 18.500 talented individuals to excel. Become part of the team and help us shape the energy of the future.