Business Development Director, Italy

My client is a global equipment manufacturer and turnkey solutions provider with a strong presence in the solar PV market across Asia. They are currently looking to hire a business development director to manage with their European expansion plans. The role requires a very experienced business developer with proven track record of leadership, initiation of profitable client relations and enlargement of market share within the Italian solar PV market. The successful individual will have very good working knowledge of the legislation surrounding the Italian solar PV market and will be able to direct business developers in their charge in navigating such legislation.  My client is looking for a candidate who can not only develop their Italian base while working in conjunction with other leaders on international projects but will also grow a strong office resourced with highly capable staff to aid in developing my client’s Italian business.

This role will require constant communication with the managing director and CEO of my client so this is a very senior position with the opportunity to gain some ownership of the company through stock options.

Responsibilities will include but not be restricted to:

• Managing the overall operations of the Italian business
• Leading senior business developers in acquiring a client base and developing successful and profitable relations
• Working closely with junior and senior business developers on a development strategy for the business
• Managing the recruitment and retainment of talented business and project developers
• Liaising regularly with the CEO and managing director of the company on the progress of the office and the market as well as the development strategies you have authorised and put in place.

Requirements:

• 7+ years in solar PV business development in the Italian market
• Extensive leadership experience within the solar PV industry
• Extensive solar PV project management experience especially in Italy
• Proven track record of successful and innovative leadership in solar PV
• Ambition and drive to achieve large quarterly targets
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to the Environmental team on environmental@selbyjennings-solutions.com, call us on 00 44 207 019 4140, or visit www.selbyjennings-solutions.com. No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience.