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Sales Development Representative - Solar Industry

HuzzleWorkableSouth Africa
Posted 22 AprFound 19 OctSeen 2 hours ago

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The Posting

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms across industries like SaaS, CleanTech, MarTech, and FinTech. Unlike traditional outsourcing, you’ll be placed directly with a client as a valued in-house team member.

About the Company

Our client is a fast-scaling company in the renewable energy sector, focused on delivering innovative solar solutions to residential and commercial customers. With a strong commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, they are expanding their sales team to meet increasing global demand for clean energy solutions.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are seeking a driven and experienced Sales Development Representative (SDR) with a background in solar or adjacent industries (e.g., energy, utilities, HVAC, construction, or green tech). This role is ideal for someone skilled in outbound prospecting, lead generation, and qualifying opportunities within a high-growth, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via cold calls, email, and LinkedIn to generate qualified leads
  • Identify and engage decision-makers in residential and commercial solar markets
  • Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on defined criteria and sales readiness
  • Schedule discovery calls and demos for Account Executives
  • Maintain accurate records of all activities and pipeline in CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
  • Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams to optimize outreach strategies
  • Stay up to date on solar industry trends, incentives, and competitive offerings

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in a Sales Development Representative, BDR, or outbound sales role
  • Proven experience in solar or adjacent industries (renewable energy, utilities, HVAC, construction, or similar)
  • Strong track record in cold calling, lead generation, and pipeline building
  • Excellent communication and objection-handling skills
  • Proficiency with CRM tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar platforms
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to work remotely and hit targets consistently
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Benefits

💰 Competitive salary based on experience

🌎 Fully remote role with a flexible work environment

⚡ Work in a high-growth clean energy / solar industry

📈 Clear career progression into Account Executive or senior sales roles

🚀 Direct placement with an international client (not outsourced)

🎯 Structured onboarding, training, and ongoing performance support

Facts

Source
Workable
External id
B961F37A01
Location
South Africa
Remote
Remote, from the posting
Employment
Full time
Posted
22 Apr 2026
First seen
19 Oct 2026, 18:40
Last seen
1 Nov 2026, 09:40
Status
Not yet added
Posting id
cd79a243-e021-5e87-ae50-170fdf95fbdf