Siemens - Assistant Vice President - Solar Sales

AVP Sales - Solar Equipment Financing

Location: South (Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai)

Experience Required: 5 to 10 years in Sales/Business Development, with at least 2-3 years in solar equipment financing or renewable energy lending.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional to lead sales and business

development efforts in the solar equipment financing space. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of solar EPC ecosystems, equipment vendors, and financing structures tailored to the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and SME segments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify and onboard new clients for solar equipment financing across India.

- Build strategic partnerships with EPCs, OEMs, and solar channel partners.

- Develop and manage a robust pipeline of solar financing opportunities.

- Drive end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.

- Structure financing solutions (loans, leases, capex funding) aligned with customer needs.

- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets.

- Liaise with internal teams (credit, legal, operations) to ensure smooth execution.

- Conduct joint customer meetings with EPCs and vendors to pitch financing solutions.

- Represent the company at solar industry events and forums.

- Track industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory developments.

- Provide feedback to product and credit teams for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Graduate/Postgraduate in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.

- Proven experience in solar equipment financing, renewable energy lending, or asset based financing.

- Strong network in the solar industry (EPCs, OEMs, channel partners).

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders.

- Willingness to travel across regions as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with digital lending platforms or fintech in renewable energy.

- Familiarity with government schemes and policies related to solar financing (e.g., MNRE, net metering, ALMM).

- Exposure to rooftop solar, open access, and hybrid solar models.