Key Account Manager - Eskom And Renewables, Southern Africa

Schneider Electric

Johannesburg, South Africa
Hybrid
Strategic account management
Southern african power sector expertise
Renewables knowledge
Schneider Electric is seeking a Key Account Manager for Eskom and Renewables in Southern Africa, based in Johannesburg. The role involves driving strategic growth and managing key relationships in the energy sector, particularly with Eskom and renewable energy stakeholders

Job Summary

  • As the Key Account Manager for Eskom and Renewables, you will be responsible for driving strategic growth and deepening customer intimacy with one of the most critical accounts in the region.
  • Develop and execute account strategies that support long-term growth and profitability, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and identify new business opportunities across grid modernization, energy transition, and digitalization.
  • Opportunity to shape the energy transition in one of Africa’s most dynamic markets with a high-impact role, access to cutting-edge technologies, and career development in a global organization committed to sustainability and innovation.

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Schneider Electric is seeking a Key Account Manager for Eskom and Renewables in Southern Africa, based in Johannesburg. The role involves driving strategic growth and managing key relationships in the energy sector, particularly with Eskom and renewable energy stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic account management
  • Southern African power sector expertise
  • Renewables knowledge
  • Commercial acumen
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Drive long-term growth
  • Deepen customer intimacy
  • Innovative power system solutions
  • Sustainability and innovation focus
  • Empower team members

Key Requirements

  • 8–10 years of experience in energy sector
  • Experience working with Eskom or similar utilities
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • Knowledge of low and medium voltage equipment
  • Knowledge of renewable energy technologies
  • Fluent in English

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