Technical Sales Engineering Intern (C&I)

Job OverviewWe 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 opportunity tracking, product promotion and internal coordination.
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.

Key Responsibilities1. Customer & Channel Sales SupportSupport the C&I Business Development Manager in managing relationships with distributors, EPCs, electrical contractors, solar installers and other channel partners.Assist with customer follow-ups, meetings, account communication and basic enquiries.Collect project requirements and support customer visits and opportunity development.
2. Sales Opportunity & Pipeline ManagementMaintain and update customer enquiries, project opportunities and sales pipeline records.Track key project information including customer, distributor, region, capacity, status and delivery timing.Support opportunity follow-up, pipeline reporting and basic sales analysis.
3. Product & Solution SupportBuild a working understanding of Sungrow C&I solar inverter and battery energy storage products and applications.Assist with preliminary product selection, quotations and customer presentations.Collect basic project inputs and coordinate with Product and Engineering teams when technical support is required.
4. Customer Presentations & Product PromotionPrepare customer presentations, product materials and sales documentation.Support customer training, technical workshops, product demonstrations and industry events.Assist with product promotion and communicate key product features, applications and commercial benefits.
5. Market & Competitor ResearchResearch the Australian C&I solar and battery storage market.Track competitor products, pricing, market positioning and customer feedback.Prepare basic market and competitor summaries and help identify emerging trends and opportunities.
6. Internal Coordination & AdministrationCoordinate with Sales, Product, Engineering, Service, Supply Chain and Marketing teams.Support internal follow-up, meeting notes and basic sales documentation.Assist with other channel sales and business development activities as required.

Requirements1. EducationCurrently completing or recently completed a Bachelor's/ Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
2. ExperiencesPrevious full-time industry experience is not required.Exposure to solar, battery storage, electrical systems or renewable energy through university studies is highly regarded.Previous customer-facing, technical sales, project coordination or business development experience is an advantage.
3. Knowledge & SkillsBasic understanding of renewable energy, solar PV, battery energy storage, electrical systems, power engineering, or energy systems is desirable.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging customers and internal stakeholders.Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up assigned actions.Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other standard business tools; basic data analysis skills are desirable.Able to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team.Good written and spoken English. Mandarin language capability is an advantage but not essential.Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings and industry events.