Smartenergy
New

Commercial Business Development Manager | Solar & Battery

AustraliaAustralia·Melbournemid
SalesCommercial Business Development Manager
0 views0 saves0 applied

Quick Summary

Overview

Own the full commercial sales cycle | Build a high-value pipeline | Help businesses reduce their energy costs Smart Energy's commercial solar channel is scaling rapidly,

Technical Tools
SalesCommercial Business Development Manager

Requirements

~1 min read
  • Proactively identifying and developing new commercial solar and battery opportunities across your territory

  • Converting commercial enquiries sourced by the Lead Generation team into qualified opportunities

  • Partnering with Residential BDMs and Specialists to identify and follow up commercial opportunities they surface (e.g. business owners, multi-site clients, strata) during residential conversations

  • Building a referral network (electricians, accountants, brokers, industry bodies) to generate warm commercial leads

  • Maintaining an accurate, healthy pipeline in Salesforce

  • Qualifying opportunities against site suitability, load profile, and customer objectives

  • Working with the Technical team to obtain and interpret NEM12 interval data for accurate system sizing and ROI modelling

  • Preparing and presenting tailored proposals covering system options, ROI, payback, and financing pathways (e.g. Solar Energy Finance)

  • Negotiating commercial terms and pricing within approved margin guidelines

  • Managing the deal through to contract signature, keeping the customer and internal stakeholders informed at every stage

  • Handing over signed deals to Design, Connection Applications, and Install Scheduling with complete, accurate information to avoid rework

  • Remaining the customer’s point of contact for commercial questions through to installation completion

  • Working closely with the Technical team on system sizing, compliance, and non-standard designs

  • Flagging site-specific risks early to Connection Applications and Design

  • Feeding lead quality insights back to Lead Generation to improve targeting

  • Sharing market insights (competitor activity, pricing, customer objections) with the wider Sales and Technical teams

  • Keeping opportunity, quote, and deal status data accurate and current in the CRM

  • Providing regular pipeline and forecast updates

  • Proven experience in B2B sales, business development, or commercial solar sales

  • A track record of managing a pipeline and closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals

  • Current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel to client sites

  • Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM highly regarded

  • Solar, electrical, or broader energy industry background advantageous but not essential

  • Consultative, solution-based sales approach - able to translate technical detail (load profiles, ROI, payback) into a compelling commercial case

  • Strong relationship-building and networking skills, internally and externally

  • Technical fluency, or the aptitude to build it quickly: NEM12 data, system sizing principles, STC/VEEC and finance pathways

  • Self-motivated and resilient, comfortable building a pipeline from a standing start

  • Highly organised, with strong CRM and administrative discipline

  • Confident, clear communicator across all stakeholder levels, from business owners to internal technical teams

  • What We Offer

    ~1 min read

    This is an opportunity to play a major role in the growth of an expanding commercial energy channel.

    You’ll have the autonomy to build your own pipeline, the support of dedicated technical and operational teams, and the opportunity to work on high-value commercial solar and battery projects from start to finish.

    You’ll be joining a fast-moving business where strong performance is recognised, ideas are welcomed and commercial energy solutions are becoming an increasingly important part of our growth strategy.

    Ready to take ownership of a commercial territory and help Australian businesses make smarter energy decisions?

    Apply now and help drive the next stage of SEG’s commercial growth.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Melbourne, Australia
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    AU

    Listing Details

    Posted
    July 10, 2026
    First seen
    July 10, 2026
    Last seen
    July 10, 2026

    Posting Health

    Days active
    0
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    67%
    Scored at
    July 10, 2026

    Signal breakdown

    freshnesssource trustcontent trustemployer trust
    Smartenergy
    Employees
    350
    Founded
    2011
    View company profile
    Newsletter

    Stay ahead of the market

    Get the latest job openings, salary trends, and hiring insights delivered to your inbox every week.

    A
    B
    C
    D
    Join 12,000+ marketers

    No spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

    SmartenergyCommercial Business Development Manager | Solar & Battery