Business Development Manager - Solar Installers

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology brand in the residential energy sector seeks a sales professional with experience in solar PV systems. This hybrid role involves identifying business opportunities, building relationships, and collaborating on sales strategies. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a deep understanding of installer challenges.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of sales experience with residential solar PV systems.
• Deep understanding of installer pain points.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities with Solar installers.
• Build long-term relationships with solar installers across the UK.
• Conduct meetings with new and existing clients.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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

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

The Role:

1. Identify new business opportunities with Solar installers, focusing on consumer/residential markets.
2. Build long-term relationships with solar installers across the UK.
3. Collaborate with internal teams to strategize on sales growth.
4. Conduct video, phone, and face-to-face meetings with new and existing clients.
5. Research and identify new clients by monitoring trends and competitors.

Required Skills:

• At least 2 years of sales experience with a distributor of residential solar PV systems, including technical, pre-sales, or installation management.
• Deep understanding of installer pain points such as system efficiency, ROI, roof compatibility, and policy incentives.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels and a strong commercial awareness.

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

The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days per week in Milton Keynes or Cambridge, with attendance at client meetings expected.

We prefer candidates living near Oxford, Cambridge, or Milton Keynes.

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

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