Origination Associate

Talent Hackers · via Himalayas ·

TypeFull-time job
LocationSouth Africa
Posted2 hours ago
Job Overview
Do you love starting conversations and spotting great opportunities? Can you turn “just exploring” into “let’s talk”?
Join us to connect with clients, qualify opportunities, support deals, and keep the pipeline moving. If you’re confident, curious, organized, and great with people. We are hiring and would love to meet you!
Core Tasks:

Act as the first point of contact with prospective clients and partners

Assist the team with all administrative tasks from into call to close

Clearly explain the company’s services and value proposition to prospective partners

Qualify opportunities based on potential, strategic fit, timing, and client needs

Schedule introductory and discovery calls for senior members of the commercial team

Maintain consistent follow-up throughout longer and more complex sales cycles

Prepare prospect briefs, meeting notes, and internal opportunity summaries

Keep accurate records of outreach, conversations, opportunities, and next steps

Support conference outreach and other business development initiatives as needed

Must Have:

3+ years of experience in an originations role (energy sector preferred)

Strong (C-level) written and verbal English communication skills

Strong sales, origination, or client-facing experience

Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with senior decision-makers

Ability to explain complex ideas in simple and persuasive language

Strong research skills and the ability to learn new industries quickly

Excellent organization, attention to detail, and pipeline management skills

Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment

Ability to work full-time EST hours

Nice to Have:

Experience in energy, commodities, renewables, or battery storage

Familiarity with CRM platforms and outbound prospecting tools

Bachelor’s in business, finance, economics, marketing, or a related field

Originally posted on Himalayas
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