Utility Sales Manager (Solar Inverter / Bess)

Sofar; Islas Baleares; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sofar is seeking an experienced Utility Sales Manager to drive growth in the utility-scale solar and BESS markets in Spain. You will lead the full sales cycle, engaging EPCs, developers, and utilities to close large-scale projects with inverter and energy storage solutions.

Develop strategies, manage pipelines, and provide technical and commercial support while collaborating with product and marketing teams to tailor winning proposals.

Formación

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in utility-scale solar/BESS sales with large projects.
• Proven track record in managing and closing large-scale solar or energy storage projects.
• Strong understanding of PV systems, grid connection, and inverter/BESS technologies.
• Familiar with EPC, tendering, and financing structures for utility-scale projects.
• Strong network with developers, EPCs, or utilities is highly preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50%).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute sales strategies targeting utility-scale solar and BESS projects, driving market share growth.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders including IPPs, EPCs, developers, and utilities, building long-term partnerships.
• Lead the full sales cycle from project identification, bidding, negotiation to contract closure for large-scale projects.
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers, including system solutions and value proposition.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, policies, and competitor activities within the utility-scale solar sector.
• Achieve or exceed annual sales targets through pipeline management and forecasting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customized solutions and proposals.
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings.
• Provide regular reporting on project pipeline, sales performance, and market insights.

Conocimientos

Solar energy systems

Inverter technology

Energy storage

Large-scale sales

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

CRM tools

MS Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy

Herramientas

CRM tools

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Descripción del trabajo

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Utility Sales Manager to lead our sales efforts and expand our presence in the utility-scale solar and BESS market. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in solar energy systems, particularly inverter and energy storage technologies, along with a proven track record in managing and closing large-scale projects with EPCs, developers, and utilities. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute sales strategies targeting utility-scale solar and BESS projects, driving market share growth in the large-scale segment Identify and engage with key stakeholders including IPPs, EPCs, developers, and utilities, building strong long-term partnerships Lead the full sales cycle from project identification, bidding, negotiation to contract closure for large-scale projects Provide technical and commercial support to customers, including system solutions, product positioning, and value proposition Monitor and analyze market trends, policies, and competitor activities within the utility-scale solar sector Achieve or exceed annual sales targets through effective pipeline management and project forecasting Collaborate with internal teams (technical, product, marketing) to deliver customized solutions and proposals Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings Provide regular reporting on project pipeline, sales performance, and market insights Collect customer feedback and work with product teams to optimize solutions for utility-scale applications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field Minimum 5 years of experience in utility-scale solar/BESS sales (must have large project experience) Proven track record in managing and closing large-scale solar or energy storage projects Strong understanding of PV systems, grid connection, and inverter/BESS technologies Familiar with utility-scale project development cycle, including EPC, tendering, and financing structures Strong network with developers, EPCs, or utilities is highly preferred Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50%)