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Azrum Ansari

North Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, specializing in solar power solutions and energy storage systems across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific markets. Demonstrated track record of expanding market presence, with notable achievements including 10x revenue growth in the Middle Eastern markets and successful execution of multi-megawatt projects including the iconic 4.5MW BESS installation in Saudi Arabia's NEOM city. Combines deep technical expertise in PV systems and energy solutions with strategic business development capabilities.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Fronius Australia Pty Ltd

Sales Engineer/ Business Development Manager
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

Strategic Sales & Business Development

  • Drive business growth through targeted customer engagement and relationship management strategies
  • Develop and execute customer specific sales strategies to expand market presence
  • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities in Australian solar market
  • Manage and nurture relationships with Fronius Service Partners and Service Partner plus network
  • Design and implement scalable aggregated pricing model for large EPC clients.
  • Negotiating long term framework agreements with EPC firms.

Technical Leadership & Customer Engagement

  • Deliver comprehensive technical and sales presentations to clients, highlighting product advantages and its competitiveness
  • Provide expert consultation on Fronius' solar inverter solutions and energy systems
  • Plan and execute strategic customer engagements to strengthen business relationships
  • Support FSP and FSP+ partners with technical expertise and product
  • Empower sales partners to consistently achieve and surpass sales targets

Impact and Achievements

  • Delivered 2% YoY revenue growth in assigned territory amidst market volatility and competitive pressures while leading strategic oversight for 100+ FSPs and 3 high-priority FSP+ accounts.
  • Spearheaded a strategic repowering initiative that empowered FSPs to expand client portfolios while boosting Fronius' market share through increased wallet penetration.

Fronius International Pty Ltd

Key Account Manager
11.2017 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Middle East PV Market Development
  • Identified and prospected new target customers across the Middle East, driving pipeline growth and expanding Fronius' regional sales footprint.
  • Promoted and elevated Fronius' brand reputation in the highly competitive Middle East PV market.
  • Managed sales inquiries, responded to customer questions, and routed complex issues to the appropriate internal teams
  • Organized impactful technical workshops and product training sessions for over 100 customers and partners

Channel Management and Account Oversight

  • Cultivated and managed a network of 12 key distributor and integrator partners in the region
  • Assigned annual sales targets to distribution partners, driving 25% year-over-year growth
  • Coordinated Fronius' presence and activities at major trade shows and exhibitions in the Middle East (Wetex,WFES, MEE, ISEM, Solar & Storage live)

Operations and Administration

  • Maintained a comprehensive customer relationship management (CRM) system, ensuring efficient account tracking
  • Prepared and negotiated sales contracts, service-level agreements(SLA's), and other legal documents
  • Registered Fronius products with relevant governmental bodies to ensure compliance and market access (DEWA, MOEI, EWA, SEC, AEDB, JSRS)
  • Ensuring company's legal compliance within the region (trade licensing, logo registration)

Marketing and Communications

  • Developed and executed social media marketing campaigns to raise Fronius' profile in the region
  • Collaborated closely with the global marketing team to localize and distribute content for Middle East customers

Achievements and Impact

  • Grew revenue in the Pakistani market from €100,000 to over €1 million, a 10x increase over 3 years
  • Developed and managed a network of sales partners across Oman, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia growing Fronius' presence in the country
  • Established a new sales network in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait securing Fronius' position as a leading PV inverter supplier in the market
  • Developed the Yemeni market for Fronius from the ground up, securing sales partners
  • Designed a comprehensive market entry strategy and roadmap to expand Fronius' footprint into the Afghanistan PV market
  • Closed a 4.5MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project with a major customer in Saudi Arabia'sNEOM city
  • Secured Sharjah's first EV Charging facility project supplying Fronius inverters and EV chargers
  • Secured Bahrain's first on-grid housing project

Zohal Renewable Energy llc

Sales Engineer
09.2015 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Spearheaded sales initiatives for solar power solutions across the UAE market, consistently exceeding quarterly targets
  • Generated and nurtured new business opportunities through active participation in industry seminars and conferences
  • Conducted comprehensive site surveys and electrical assessments for both rooftop and ground-mounted PVinstallations
  • Utilized PVsyst and Helioscope software to analyze and optimize solar production capabilities, ensuring maximum system efficiency
  • Developed detailed technical specifications and system designs for commercial and industrial solar installation
  • Served as technical lead during sales process, providing expert consultation and solutions to client queries

Notable Achievements

  • Delivered a 5MW solar PV project for the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) in Dubai
  • Designed and installed solar-powered lighting systems for 12 lifeguard stations for Dubai Municipality
  • Completed multiple solar energy projects for labor camps across the UAE, totaling over 1.2MW in capacity

Qmega pvt ltd

Sales Engineer
09.2014 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Responsible for handling sales of solar based power solutions particularly Solar Inverter (QMICC) and LEDlighting solutions in United Arab Emirates
  • Carrying out site survey's for electrical calculations and measuring the area for PV module installation ( rooftop and ground mount)
  • Attending seminars and conferences to generate business
  • Preparing feasibility reports, commercial and technical proposals for clients
  • Catering all the technical queries during the sales process

Saudi Biga Company Ltd

Sales Engineer
01.2012 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Led sales negotiations for LEONI and Datwyler cable products, consistently achieving a 70% project closurerate
  • Managed comprehensive cabling solutions portfolio including BMS, FAS, ELV, PA/VA, SACS, IS, CCTV, andsubstation systems
  • Developed and executed targeted sales strategies based on detailed customer needs analysis
    Key Achievements
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with key decision-makers in major infrastructure projects
  • Managed to secure tender of FAS in princess Noora university
  • Managed to secure tenders of ELV cabling in King Abdullah Financial District

Forte Pakistan Pvt ltd

Sales and Commissioning Engineer
04.2011 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Responsible for commercial and industrial sales of Mitsubishi and MTU diesel and gas gensets
  • Preparing compliance sheets Designing technical feasibility
  • Forecasting energy requirements

Education

Australian Institute of Management
Melbourne

from Diploma in Leadership And Management (ongoing)

Battery Associates
Ireland

from Battery MBA (ongoing)

KPMG
Melbourne, VIC

Time Management & Sales Presentations
10.2023

NED
Karachi, Pakistan

Advance Project Management
01.2014

NED
Karachi, Pakistan

Long Term Energy Planing
01.2011

Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology

Bachelors of Science from Electronics Engineering
01.2010

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Market Analysis
  • CRM
  • Leadership
  • Technical Writing
  • Sales Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Brand Development
  • Channel Management
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Relationship building
  • Customer support
  • Sales training
  • Compliance reviews
  • Sales strategy
  • Strategic partnerships

Languages

English
Urdu

Personal Information

Title: Renewable Energy Professional

Timeline

Sales Engineer/ Business Development Manager

Fronius Australia Pty Ltd
05.2023 - Current

Key Account Manager

Fronius International Pty Ltd
11.2017 - 04.2023

Sales Engineer

Zohal Renewable Energy llc
09.2015 - 10.2017

Sales Engineer

Qmega pvt ltd
09.2014 - 08.2015

Sales Engineer

Saudi Biga Company Ltd
01.2012 - 08.2014

Sales and Commissioning Engineer

Forte Pakistan Pvt ltd
04.2011 - 01.2012

Australian Institute of Management

from Diploma in Leadership And Management (ongoing)

Battery Associates

from Battery MBA (ongoing)

KPMG

Time Management & Sales Presentations

NED

Advance Project Management

NED

Long Term Energy Planing

Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology

Bachelors of Science from Electronics Engineering
Azrum Ansari