Solar PV Power Plant Sales Manager, Italy, €60-80k + Commission

My client is a global manufacturer of complete solar PV turnkey systems who has seen significant success across Europe and the United States of America. In line with their success, they are looking for a highly competent sales manager to be responsible for working in the Italian market.

Position Overview:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strong sales candidate to join a very successful multinational organisation in which they would be able to develop their careers and build an extensive network of contacts in the market. You would be planning and coordinating project efforts and negotiating and closing deals. In addition to managing key accounts, you will be solving project complications and liaising with both international and national project finance teams.

Responsibilities:

• ·         Responsible for overseeing acquisitions, development, and sales PV power plants in Italy through Power Purchase Agreements(PPA’s)
• ·         Negotiating terms and closing deals
• ·         Ensure all deals meet revenue and margin expectations
• ·         Develop and manage a pipeline that supports the company’s growth strategy in PV power plant sales
• ·         Manage projects by setting priorities and expectations, problem solving, communicating ongoing status updates
• ·         Develop and manage all key accounts

• Working with and overseeing the development, sales and project finance teams
• Planning and organizing of projects
• Generating leads and arrange client visits with a view to pitching solar projects and generating new business

Education:

• Must have strong educational background in Engineering, Business or related fields (MBA would be desirable)

Requirements:

• You will have at least 3-5 years of sales experience in the solar industry, with an excellent track record in comercial, utility-scales project or power plant sales

• Ability to travel frequently to client sites
• Must have an extenisive network with EPC and Utilities companies in the Italian Market
• Must have experience in proposal writing and execution of sale to contract award

• ·         Proficient with making impactful presentations
• ·         Proven ability to communicate across all levels of an organization
• ·         Ability to work under deadline pressure and deliver high quality results
• ·         Proven track record in sales and growth

General Requirements:

• ·         Good understanding of regulatory requirements in the solar industry

• Ability to work independently but within tightly controlled business policies

Key Words: Solar, PV, Italy, Italian, Sales, Project, Revenue, PPA, Power Purchase Agreements,

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to jobs@viridiumassociates.com, call us on 00 44 203 005 5560, or visit www.viridiumassociates.com.  No PDFs please.