Sales Manager, London, UK

My client is a leading supplier of solar PV modules throughout Europe and the US. They have cutting edge technology that makes their systems easy to use and their service to the highest standard. They are currently in a expansion faze within their company in particular in the UK and are looking to appoint key positions across all levels of the organisation.

Position Overview:

My client is looking for a technically minded Solar PV sales manager to grow there UK market. You will work directly with the European head office and the Managing Director in the UK in order to rapidly expand the company into the UK market.

Responsibilities

• ·         This position will involve travelling within the UK in order to attract new business for the renewable energy company
• ·         You will use your strong sales skills and technical training to explain the key components of the product
• ·         You will be required to developed relationships with new clients, negotiate and carry through the business process with key clients
• ·         Train the customers on the product in order for them to best promote and utilize the solar system
• ·         Close deals with clients and gaining strong connections during this process
• ·         Perform to the highest standard in order to encourage brand awareness and quality awareness for the company
• ·         Lead a team of sales consultants within the UK market and encourage their sales through training and implementation of your sales techniques
• ·         Work with company directors in order to best promote the product for the company

Education

A relevant degree in either engineering or business management a bonus

Core Requirements

• ·         At least 4-5 years experience in a sales role
  • ·         Experience working in the renewable energy market with a particular focus on the solar industry
  • ·         Experience in developing and maintaining customer relationships
  • ·         Advanced spoken and written English skills with other language skills a bonus
  • ·         You will be able and willing to travel throughout the UK
  • ·         Experience leading and training a sales team a bonus

General requirements

• ·         Ability to communicate across all levels of an organization
• ·         Ability to work under deadline pressure and deliver high quality results
• ·         Strong presentation skills
• ·         A desire to work in a target driven role

Key Skills:-

Solar module sales experience, team leading, training and strong negotiation skills required

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to jobs@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.