Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and technically minded Technical Sales Engineering Intern to support the growth of our Commercial & Industrial (C&I;) solar and battery energy storage business across Australia. Working within the Channel Business Department, this role will work closely with the C&I; Business Development Manager and the wider Sales, Product and Engineering teams to support customer engagement, channel development, sales chance tracking, product promotion and internal coordination.

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The role is suitable for a final-year university student or recent graduate from an electrical engineering, telecommunications, renewable energy, power engineering, project management or related technical background who is interested in developing a career in renewable energy, energy storage and technical sales. The internship provides structured learning and practical exposure to real C&I; projects rather than requiring independent ownership of major accounts or complex commercial negotiations.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Support the C&I; Business Development Manager in managing relationships with distributors, EPCs, electrical contractors, solar installers and other channel partners.
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- Assist with customer follow-ups, meetings, account communication and basic enquiries.
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- Collect project requirements and support customer visits and opportunity development.
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2. Sales Opportunity & Pipeline Management

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- Maintain and update customer enquiries, project opportunities and sales pipeline records.
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- Track key project information including customer, distributor, region, capacity, status and delivery timing.
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- Support opportunity follow-up, pipeline reporting and basic sales analysis.
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3. Product & Solution Support

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- Build a working understanding of Sungrow C&I; solar inverter and battery energy storage products and applications.
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- Assist with preliminary product selection, quotations and customer presentations.
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- Collect basic project inputs and coordinate with Product and Engineering teams when technical support is required.
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4. Customer Presentations & Product Promotion

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- Prepare customer presentations, product materials and sales documentation.
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- Support customer training, technical workshops, product demonstrations and industry events.
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- Assist with product promotion and communicate key product features, applications and commercial benefits.
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5. Market & Competitor Research

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- Research the Australian C&I; solar and battery storage market.
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- Track competitor products, pricing, market positioning and customer feedback.
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- Prepare basic market and competitor summaries and help identify emerging trends and opportunities.
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6. Internal Coordination & Administration

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- Coordinate with Sales, Product, Engineering, Service, Supply Chain and Marketing teams.
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- Support internal follow-up, meeting notes and basic sales documentation.
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- Assist with other channel sales and business development activities as required.
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Requirements

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1. Education

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- Currently completing or recently completed a Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
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2. Experiences

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- Previous full-time industry experience is not required.
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- Exposure to solar, battery storage, electrical systems or renewable energy through university studies is highly regarded.
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- Previous customer-facing, technical sales, project coordination or business development experience is an advantage.
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3. Knowledge & Skills

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- Basic understanding of renewable energy, solar PV, battery energy storage, electrical systems, power engineering, or energy systems is desirable.
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- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging customers and internal stakeholders.
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- Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up assigned actions.
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- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other standard business tools; basic data analysis skills are desirable.
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- Able to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team.
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- Good written and spoken English. Mandarin language capability is an advantage but not essential.
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- Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings and industry events.
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📌 Technical Sales Engineering Intern (C&I) (New South Wales)
🏢 Sungrow
📍 New South Wales