Business Development Manager

Solaredge; St. Neots; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in smart energy technology, SolarEdge seeks a Business Development Manager in the UK to drive sales and expand their residential opportunities. Ideal candidates possess strong negotiation skills, extensive experience in the housing market, and a customer-focused approach. This flexible home-based position involves regular travel within the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in business development or sales in housing segments.
• Verifiable record of growing market share and closing deals.
• Strong technical aptitude related to SolarEdge products.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close sales opportunities in the UK.
• Develop relationships with distribution channels and strategic accounts.
• Provide revenue forecasts and assist product management teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service focus

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Are you ready to power the future?

At SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), we're a global leader in smart energy technology, with over 4,000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of installations worldwide.

Our innovative solutions include solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and AI-based energy management. We're committed to making clean, green energy the primary power source for homes, businesses, and beyond.

With the growing demand for electricity, the need for smart, clean energy sources is constantly rising. SolarEdge offers amazing opportunities to develop your skills in a multidisciplinary environment, covering everything from research and development to production and customer supply. Work with talented colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and help create a sustainable future in an industry that's always evolving and innovating. Join us and be part of a company that values creativity, agility, and impactful work.

SolarEdge is looking for a Business Development Manager in the UK. You will be responsible for progressing existing and developing new opportunities across different partner’s businesses and developing successful sales strategies, to grow high volume residential opportunities. You will help drive SolarEdge revenue and market share.

What will you be doing?

• ·Identify and close sales opportunities in the UK, in accordance with the Company’s overall strategic plans and financial objectives in the region
• Develop and maintain relationships with solar distribution channels and strategic accounts, including installers, house builders, consultants, local authorities, and housing associations.
• Provide revenue forecasts and review sales results to ensure targets are being met; take corrective action where required
• Maintain accurate and up to date customer records in the company CRM system
• Assist the product management teams to define and improve the product portfolio for use in the residential market by regularly gathering feedback from customers, business partners and closely monitoring industry trends
• Provide input regarding marketing and product positioning strategies specific to the territory
• Successfully execute our brand and messaging strategy and act as an external evangelist of the brand
• Attend tradeshows and conferences
• Liaise with the local and international teams to ensure that sales targets are being defined and met

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years Experience working in business development or sales in new build or social housing segments
• Great negotiation skills
• Solid and verifiable track record of overachievement and verifiable record of successfully growing market share
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand the technical workings of the SolarEdge product line and convey the advanced technical product benefits to potential customers in easy-to-grasp terms
• Proven track record of identifying, negotiating/converting and closing deals
• Ability to identify and convert new accounts while maintaining existing relationships
• Demonstrated success in operating effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, complex, rapid growth environment
• A distinct customer service focus
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent English
• A hungry go-getter with a strong can-do and hands-on attitude.
• An energetic, highly motivated and driven person
• Team player
• Home based, location is flexible
• Regular travel within the UK required, international travel may also be required on an occasional basis
• Full, clean, driving license

SolarEdge recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Our business success is a reflection of the quality and skill of our people.

SolarEdge is committed to seeking out and retaining the finest human talent to ensure top business growth and performance.