Sales Development Representative - Solar Industry

Huzzle ๐Ÿ’š

Huzzle ๐Ÿ’š

Sales & Business Development

South Africa

Posted on Apr 22, 2026

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, youโ€™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
  • 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)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive salary based on experience

๐ŸŒŽ Fully remote role with a flexible work environment

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

๐Ÿ“ˆ Clear career progression into Account Executive or senior sales roles

๐Ÿš€ Direct placement with an international client (not outsourced)

๐ŸŽฏ Structured onboarding, training, and ongoing performance support