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Commercial Business Development Manager | Solar & Battery

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site

Mid level

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, and we’re looking for an experienced Commercial …

Skills: B2B Sales, Business Development, Pipeline Management, Commercial Solar Sales, Consultative Selling

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In-Home Energy Specialist | Adelaide - 200k - 250k OTE

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · On-site

$200k–$250k/yr

Mid level

In-Home Energy Specialist | Adelaide Pre-Qualified Appointments | $200K - $250K + OTE Smart Energy is on a mission to help Australian homeowners take control of their power bills and move towards smarter, cleaner home en…

Skills: Face-to-face Sales, Consultative Selling, Business Development, Closing Deals, Needs Assessment

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Commercial Business Development Manager | Solar & Battery

Smart Energy

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Posted 22d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Manage the full commercial sales cycle for solar and battery solutions, from proactive lead generation to contract signature. Collaborate with technical and design teams to create tailored energy proposals and ensure seamless project handover.

Requirements

Proven experience in B2B or commercial solar sales with a track record of closing complex deals. Requires a valid Australian driver's licence and the ability to translate technical energy data into commercial business cases.

Full job description

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, and we’re looking for an experienced Commercial Business Development Manager to help drive its next phase of growth. ⚡

Now backed by Rinnai Australia, Smart Energy is entering an exciting new stage of growth.

This is a true end-to-end commercial sales role. You’ll proactively generate new business, convert qualified referrals, manage complex opportunities and guide commercial customers from their first conversation through to signed contract and installation.

You’ll work closely with our Technical, Design, Connection Applications and Install Scheduling teams to create commercially compelling solar and battery solutions that are accurately designed, clearly presented and delivered seamlessly.

If you’re a consultative salesperson who enjoys building relationships, managing complex deals and turning technical information into a strong commercial case, this is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.


🚀 The Opportunity

As our Commercial BDM, you’ll own the growth and delivery of commercial solar and battery storage sales across Australia.

You’ll be responsible for building a healthy pipeline from the ground up while also converting opportunities referred by our Lead Generation team, Residential BDMs and Home Electrification Specialists.

You’ll remain the face of Smart Energy throughout the customer journey, managing each opportunity from qualification and proposal through to negotiation, contract signature and final handover.

\nWhat You’ll Be Doing

Business Development & Pipeline Growth

  • Proactively identify and develop new commercial solar and battery opportunities
  • Convert commercial enquiries generated by our Lead Generation team
  • Partner with Residential BDMs and Specialists to follow up commercial opportunities identified during residential conversations
  • Build a strong referral network across electricians, accountants, brokers and industry bodies
  • Develop relationships with business owners, multi-site operators and strata customers
  • Maintain an accurate and healthy pipeline in Salesforce

End-to-End Deal Ownership

  • Qualify commercial opportunities based on customer objectives, site suitability and energy usage
  • Work with the Technical team to obtain and interpret NEM12 interval data
  • Support accurate system sizing, energy modelling and ROI calculations
  • Prepare and present tailored proposals covering system options, payback periods, ROI and commercial finance pathways
  • Negotiate pricing and commercial terms within approved margin guidelines
  • Manage opportunities through to contract signature
  • Keep customers and internal stakeholders informed throughout the sales process
  • Complete accurate handovers to Design, Connection Applications and Install Scheduling
  • Remain the customer’s key commercial contact through to installation completion

Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with Technical Specialists on system sizing, compliance and non-standard designs
  • Identify and flag site-specific risks early
  • Provide feedback to Lead Generation to improve lead quality and targeting
  • Share market insights, competitor activity, pricing trends and customer objections
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure every project progresses smoothly

Reporting & Forecasting

  • Keep opportunity, quote and deal information accurate and up to date in the CRM
  • Provide regular pipeline and sales forecast updates
  • Track performance against individual and commercial channel targets
  • Maintain strong administrative and CRM discipline across every opportunity
What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring:

  • Proven experience in B2B sales, business development or commercial solar sales
  • A demonstrated ability to manage a pipeline and close complex, multi-stakeholder deals
  • A consultative, solution-focused approach to sales
  • Strong relationship-building, networking and negotiation skills
  • The ability to explain technical information in a clear and commercially compelling way
  • Confidence presenting to business owners and senior stakeholders
  • Strong organisation, follow-up and CRM management skills
  • A current Australian driver’s licence
  • The ability and willingness to travel to client sites
  • Willingness to travel nationwide as required

Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM will be highly regarded.

A background in solar, electrical services, energy, finance or another technical industry would be advantageous, but it is not essential. What matters most is your ability to learn quickly, build trust and confidently manage a commercial sales process.

Technical Knowledge

You don’t need to know everything from day one, but you’ll need the aptitude and motivation to quickly build your understanding of:

  • NEM12 interval data
  • Commercial load profiles
  • Solar and battery system sizing principles
  • ROI and payback modelling
  • STCs and VEECs
  • Commercial energy finance pathways

You’ll be supported by an experienced Technical team, but you’ll need to confidently translate their insights into a clear business case for the customer.

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🌱 Why Join Smart Energy?

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, backed by Rinnai Australia, 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 commercial sales across Australia and help Australian businesses make smarter energy decisions?

Apply now and help drive the next stage of Smart Energy’s commercial growth. ⚡

 

 

 

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About Smart Energy

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From energy efficiency to quality of life inside the home trusted by 30,000+ households.

Industry
Solar Electric Power Generation
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Byron Bay, New South Wales
LinkedIn followers
7,067

Smart Energy was founded to help Australia realise its full solar potential through harnessing our lucky country’s abundance of sun. As a vertically integrated solar technology company, our mission is to save the planet, one roof at a time. We’re reducing the energy costs of Australian households and businesses while improving the nation's green credentials. In 2016 long-time friends Elliot Hayes and Beau Savage co-founded the company after having worked in Solar since finishing school. In this short time, Smart Energy has grown to more than 200 staff with offices in Byron Bay, Newcastle, Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide, Wollongong, Melbourne, and Brisbane. We are now one of Australia’s market leaders in solar and currently average more than 100 installations a week. How we work Quality and customer satisfaction is at the core of what we do. That’s why we only use Clean Energy Council accredited Installers and Tier 1 products. We are committed to providing an environmentally friendly, affordable and enduring alternative to the polluting and increasingly expensive electricity generators & retailers.

Offices: 3/10 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481, AU · 1/923 Bourke St, Waterloo, New South Wales 2017, AU · 6a 1d George Street, Mayfield East, New South Wales 2304, AU · 25 Denison St, Wollongong, New South Wales 2500, AU · 139 Frome St, Level 4, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, AU

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About Smart Energy

LinkedInVisit site

From energy efficiency to quality of life inside the home trusted by 30,000+ households.

Industry
Solar Electric Power Generation
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Byron Bay, New South Wales
LinkedIn followers
7,067

Smart Energy was founded to help Australia realise its full solar potential through harnessing our lucky country’s abundance of sun. As a vertically integrated solar technology company, our mission is to save the planet, one roof at a time. We’re reducing the energy costs of Australian households and businesses while improving the nation's green credentials. In 2016 long-time friends Elliot Hayes and Beau Savage co-founded the company after having worked in Solar since finishing school. In this short time, Smart Energy has grown to more than 200 staff with offices in Byron Bay, Newcastle, Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide, Wollongong, Melbourne, and Brisbane. We are now one of Australia’s market leaders in solar and currently average more than 100 installations a week. How we work Quality and customer satisfaction is at the core of what we do. That’s why we only use Clean Energy Council accredited Installers and Tier 1 products. We are committed to providing an environmentally friendly, affordable and enduring alternative to the polluting and increasingly expensive electricity generators & retailers.

Offices: 3/10 Brigantine Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481, AU · 1/923 Bourke St, Waterloo, New South Wales 2017, AU · 6a 1d George Street, Mayfield East, New South Wales 2304, AU · 25 Denison St, Wollongong, New South Wales 2500, AU · 139 Frome St, Level 4, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, AU

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