Sales Administrator

SMA Australia has a full-time opportunity for a talented Sales Administrator - Engineering in our Large-Scale team. The position is hybrid ie, a mix of working from home and working at our North Sydney office.

About the role:

This role supports our Sales and Business Development team and also interacts with both our Project Management team and parts & service team of engineers. This role would suit an undergrad or graduate of engineering who has some work experience in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• General sales administration tasks including quote preparation & management for our Large-Scale teams.
• Acting as a local key/master user for Salesforce & SAP systems, to assist with pipeline management, quote preparation and maintenance of sales forecast.
• Continuously improving knowledge in electrical engineering concepts and industry trends related to inverters and power electronics.
• Collaborate closely with the engineering teams to assist with technical queries and contribute to improvements in the way of doing business.
• Assist with research & analysis of the large scale solar & battery market and customer needs to identify potential customers, competitors and emerging trends.
• Assist with general document formatting, control & administration. As well as developing better technical & commercial tools / documents to standardise responses to customers.

What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and great company benefits and perks, such as an annual bonus and an additional 5 days paid leave at Xmas. As a supportive organisation, we understand the importance of offering a flexible working environment to support your own creativity, wellbeing and balance. We offer a hybrid working environment ie a mix of work from home / work from office. We offer an onsite testing laboratory and global support resources. On site, we offer staff benefits such as a stocked kitchen for healthy breaks and gatherings.

Experience & Skills:

• At least 2 years' experience in a CRM type software is essential
• Experience in an administrative capacity is essential
• Experience in and working knowledge of Salesforce or SAP preferred.
• Experience in a corporate working environment preferred.
• Advanced capability in MS Office software, particularly MS Word & MS Excel.
• General technical understanding related to full-time and conventional energy.
• Knowledge of the Australian Solar Energy industry would be beneficial.
• Excellent business communication in english, both written and verbal.
• A strong work ethic and self-driven approach.
• Comfortable with conducting research
• Strong administrative skills.
• Demonstrate the focus and methodology to meet deadlines.
• Good social business skills.

Qualifications:

• Preference for bachelor's degree in engineering or similar science / technical field.

• (You may still be studying part time and looking for a full-time position.)

About Us

SMA Solar Technology are a global renewable energy pioneer, facilitating access to clean energy through state-of-the-art technology. SMA has 40 years of expertise and passion in renewables to drive the worlds energy transition. We are a diverse and global organisation.

SMA Group employs over 3500 people globally, with more than 500 focused on research and development to ensure we remain at the forefront of technology. SMA Australia is a subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology, a dynamic and entrepreneurial team of over 80 people from a wide range of cultural, education, and employment backgrounds. We value team spirit, performance and trust. Would you like to play a part in shaping the energy supply of the future?

This position is open to all Australian citizens or Permanent Residents. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.