Business Development Manager

GCS Associates; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Company car or car allowance

Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing product training

Long-term career progression

Job summary

GCS Associates is seeking a Business Development Manager for Solar PV and Renewables to drive sales and grow our Southern England portfolio. This field-based role offers a competitive package with a company car/allowance and bonus, supported by a strong brand and product offering.

You will build lasting partnerships with Solar PV installers, electrical contractors, builders' merchants and developers, shaping a strategic growth plan and delivering profitable opportunities in a rapidly expanding

Qualifications

• Proven background in business development or sales within construction, renewables, or related sectors.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify profitable opportunities.
• Self-motivated, organized and results-focused attitude.
• Experience managing large geographical territories.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth of Solar PV systems and renewable energy solutions across Southern England.
• Develop new business and nurture relationships with existing customers.
• Build relationships with installers, contractors, builders, developers and local authorities.
• Identify project opportunities from early engagement through to order completion.
• Produce quotations, proposals and account development plans.
• Collaborate with technical specialists and internal sales to ensure excellent customer experience.

Skills

Sales & business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Territory management

Job description

Position: Business Development Manager - Solar PV & Renewables

Region: Southern England

Sector: Solar Systems

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Company Car / Allowance + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

Our client is a market-leading distributor serving the construction industry with an extensive portfolio of building materials, construction products and renewable energy solutions. As demand for Solar PV continues to grow, they are investing heavily in expanding their renewables division and are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support that growth across Southern England.

This is a field-based role where you\'ll be responsible for developing a profitable territory, building strong customer relationships and increasing market share within the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. You\'ll have the freedom to shape your own business plan, supported by a recognised brand, technical expertise and a comprehensive product offering.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, your focus will be on identifying opportunities, securing new business and developing long-term partnerships across a varied customer base.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving sales growth of Solar PV systems and renewable energy solutions throughout Southern England.
• Developing business with both new and existing customers.
• Building relationships with:
  • Solar PV installers
  • Electrical contractors
  • Roofing contractors
  • Builders\' merchants
  • Housebuilders
  • Property developers
  • Main contractors
  • Housing Associations
  • Local Authorities
• Identifying project opportunities from early engagement through to order completion.
• Producing quotations, commercial proposals and account development plans.
• Working alongside technical specialists and internal sales teams to deliver the best possible customer experience.
• Keeping up to date with industry developments, legislation and emerging renewable technologies.
• Managing sales activity, forecasts and pipeline performance to achieve business objectives.

The Person

This role would suit an experienced Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, Key Account Manager or Technical Sales Manager with a proven ability to win business and develop lasting customer relationships.

You'll ideally bring experience from one or more of the following sectors:

• Solar PV
• Renewable energy
• Battery storage
• Roofing products
• Electrical products
• Building materials
• Construction products
• Technical building products

Experience working with contractors, merchants, developers, housebuilders, local authorities or specification-led projects would be highly advantageous.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A successful background in business development or technical sales.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify profitable opportunities.
• A self-motivated, organised and results-focused approach.
• Confidence managing a large geographical territory.
• A genuine enthusiasm for renewable energy and sustainable construction.
• Our client values attitude, ambition and commercial ability just as highly as product knowledge, and full product training will be provided where required.

The Package

• £60,000-£65,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing product training
• Long-term career progression with a growing national business

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