Business Development Manager, Rome, Italy

My client is a leading developer supplying turnkey solar systems, assisting their clients at every stage from planning, installation, project financing to the administrative procedures. They are now looking to recruit a senior level business development candidate with a focus on the growth of their  industrial solar system sales, responsible for strategically managing the sales process including identifying, targeting and developing new business relationships in Europe and North America. 

Responsibilities:-

• Analysing the clients needs and developing proposals to fit their criteria
• Negotiating terms and closing deals
• Working in conjuction with the development, sales and project finance teams
• Planning and organizing of projects/ products
• Generating leads and arrange client visits with a view to pitching solar products / projects

• Identify and prioritize new business prospects
• Ensure all deals meet revenue and margin expectations
• Develop and manage a pipeline that supports the company’s growth strategy in industrial solar project sales
• Manage projects by setting priorities and expectations, problem solving, communicating ongoing status updates

Requirements:-

• You will have at least 3-5 years of business development experience, with an excellent track record in large-scale solar project sales
• Ability to travel frequently to client sites
• Must have strong educational background (MBA would be desirable)
• Must have experience in solar system proposal writing and execution of sale to contract award

• Ability to work under deadline pressure and deliver high quality results
• Proven track record in solar business development and growth
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements in the solar industry
• Ability to manage multiple projects in an environment of constantly changing priorities

• Ability to work independently but within tightly controlled business policies
• Must speak fluent English and Italian( third language would be beneficial)

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to the Environmental team on environmental@selbyjennings-solutions.com, call us on 0207 019 4140, or visit www.selbyjennings-solutions.com.  No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience as detailed above.