Business Development Manager - Solar Installers

Advancing People; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the residential solar power sector seeks a motivated sales professional to drive growth and build relationships with solar installers. This hybrid role offers the chance to work with a leading technology brand, focusing on consumer solutions. You'll identify business opportunities, engage with clients through various channels, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance sales strategies. If you're passionate about sustainability and have a strong sales background in the solar industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in residential solar PV systems.
• Excellent communication skills with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities with solar installers.
• Build long-term relationships with clients across the UK.
• Collaborate with internal teams for strategic sales growth.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Understanding of Installer Pain Points

Job description

Do you have sales experience working for a Solar distributor - ideally consumer?

Are you looking for a hybrid-working role with a global player within the residential solar power marketplace?

If so, our client is keen to hear from you…

The Company:

Our stands as a leading technology brand in the global residential energy sector. They deliver innovative smart residential energy system that seamlessly integrate photovoltaic power, energy storage, EV charger, and energy management.

With over a decade of expertise, they drive innovation through proprietary full-stack power plant technology. This empowers them to offer a comprehensive solution-spanning solar generation, intelligent storage, efficient charging, and energy management-enabling families worldwide to embrace a sustainable, smart energy

The Role:

• Identify new business opportunities with Solar installers - focusing on consumer/ residential
• Build long term relationships with solar installers across the UK
• Work with internal teams to collaborate on strategical sales growth.
• Carry out video, phone and face to face meeting with new and existing clients
• Network, research and identify new clients - monitoring trends and competitors

Required Skills

• 2+ years of sales experience for a distributor of residential solar PV system technical/pre-sales/installation management

• Deep understanding of installer pain points (e.g., system efficiency, ROI period, roof compatibility, policy incentives).
• An excellent communicator at all levels with a natural commercial awareness

Our client is offering an attractive basic salary depending on experience, plus a car allowance and company benefits.

The role will be working on a hybrid basis, working 2 days per week from either Milton Keynes or Cambridge, with the expectation to attend client meetings.

We are keen to consider candidates living ideally within easy reach of Oxford, Cambridge or Milton Keynes.

If you have the sales experience within the solar sector our client is looking for, apply now or contact Dominic Quirke at Advancing People directly, in complete confidence.

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