Area Sales Manager, Munich, Germany

My client is a manufacturer and distributor of high quality PV cells, modules and systems. They are an established brand with a global presence and are regarded highly within the PV industry due to the high quality of their products and level of service. They are now looking to expand on the success they have had to date in the German market and are looking to bring on board an accomplished sales manager, selling and marketing their PV modules in the Munich area. A successful candidate will have an extensive network of contacts in the market that they will be able to carry over with them.

Position Overview:
My client is looking for a highly competent individual to bring on as sales manager in Germany. This candidate must have experience in solar PV sales and have a proven track record in generating new business and coordinating sales efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified individual to take a front line position within a rapidly growing and successful organisation.

Responsibilities:
• Define sales and marketing strategies according to the allocated market
• Liaise with the marketing department at their HQ to propose and organize local marketing events
• Liaise with the technical department so as to be able to provide the best quality of advice and support to customers
• Establish and grow key relationships with new and existing customers
• Source new clients to generate new streams of revenue
• Provide after-sales support to customers, resolve complaints and resolve sensitive situations

Education:
• MSc or BSc in Business Management or Sales and Marketing is desirable

Core Requirements:
• Must have 2-3 years experience in Solar PV sales
• Must be fluent in German and English
• Must have strong negotiation skills
• Be able to develop rapports and build relationships as you will be acting as a brand ambassador
• Will be a target driven individual
• Must be innovative and a problem-solver

General Requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Must be willing to travel frequently

Key Skills: Solar PV, crystalline silicon, sales, business development, sales manager, modules, channel sales

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to solar@viridiumassociates.com, call us on +44 (0) 203 005 5560, or visit www.viridiumassociates.com. No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience as detailed above.