Business Development Manager - Solar Installers

Advancing People; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the residential solar power sector is seeking a dynamic sales professional with experience in solar distribution. This hybrid role involves identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with solar installers, and collaborating with internal teams to drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of installer challenges and be an excellent communicator. Join a forward-thinking company that champions sustainable energy solutions and offers a competitive salary along with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Company Benefits

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in residential solar PV systems.
• Deep understanding of installer pain points and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales Experience

Understanding of Installer Pain Points

Excellent Communication Skills

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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