Business Development Manager Commercial Solar Company

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited; Ware; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Business Development Manager for a Commercial Solar Company in Ware, UK. The role entails expanding the client base and generating new business opportunities within the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate must have proven business development experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and be proficient in CRM software. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to contribute to sustainable energy solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, ideally in commercial solar or renewable energy.
• Strong track record of generating and closing new business opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Expand client's base and identify new revenue opportunities.
• Drive growth of solar PV and renewable energy solutions.
• Utilise advanced ERP systems for procurement processes.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales expertise

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Understanding B2B sales cycles

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Odoo

Job description

Business Development Manager

Commercial Solar Company

£45,000 - £50,000

Our Client are a leading provider of Renewable Solar PV Technologies, helping homeowners as well as businesses throughout the United Kingdom to discover the benefits of cleaner, greener energy.

Purchaser

Seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchaser to join their Commercial Solar procurement team. The successful candidate will play a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services essential for the delivery of our Commercial Solar PV projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced renewable energy environment, utilising advanced ERP systems to optimise procurement processes and support project delivery.

The ideal applicant will possess strong negotiation skills, solid understanding of logistics, and experience managing supply chains within a Technical, Engineering, Construction, or Renewable Energy setting.

The Role

We are seeking a driven, commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our rapidly growing commercial solar team. This role is critical in expanding our client base, identifying new revenue opportunities, and driving the growth of our solar PV, battery storage, and renewable energy solutions across the UK.

The ideal candidate will bring strong sales expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a deep interest in the renewable energy sector. Experience in commercial solar, energy efficiency, or construction environments is highly advantageous. Proficiency in CRM softwaresuch as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Odoois required, along with a proactive, consultative approach to business growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to shape the future of sustainable energy with an innovative and forward-thinking organisation.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management ideally within commercial solar, renewable energy, construction, or technical B2B environments.
• Demonstrable track record of generating and closing new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of B2B sales cycles, consultative selling, and the renewable energy value proposition.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Odoo.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure commercially viable agreements.
• Target-driven mindset with the resilience and motivation to meet and exceed performance goals.

If this role sounds of interest, then please contact Kate Shorthouse at TRC and apply via this advertisement with your CV.