Solar PV Business Development Associate, Munich

My client is a leading international manufacturing company specializing in solar photovoltaic wafers and modules and also producing tracking solutions which are resistant to external conditions such as weather. They provide complete turnkey solutions for large/utility scale solar PV power plants across Europe, and are particularly focusing on Italy, France and Germany. Owing to their exciting expansion plan, they need to recruit a Business Development Associate to be based in Munich, a role which will potentially relocate to Italy or France further down the line.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Reporting directly to the Head of European Business Development for Solar PV
• Performing a multifaceted function including sales as well as business development
• Working closely with the direct Sales professionals as well as distributors affiliated with the company
• Generate leads for new projects and clients in order to generate as much business as possible.
• Carefully monitoring the market, and any general trends as well as particular shifts in direction, in order to stay competitive and ahead of the competition and establish the company as one of the leading players in France, Germany and Italy for solar PV
• Travelling frequently across Western Europe and occasionally beyond

Skills and qualifications needed:

• Degree in business administration, marketing or commerce – bachelor’s or masters although MBA graduates would be welcome within the above pay scale
• Strong, proven experience in the solar photovoltaic market in Germany, Italy or France, must be willing to live/work in Munich for a minimum initial period of 6 months, potentially permanently or after this relocation to France or Italy is also an option
• Fluency in Italian or French, some  knowledge of Germany would obviously be a strong advantage, English fluency (spoken and written) is a must
• Particularly strong sales and business development experience with a proven track record generating and converting leads
• Excellent team player, ambitious and quick to respond, good at working to deadlines
• Passionate about renewable energy, especially solar PV power

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.