Distribution Sales Key Account Manager - UK & North Ireland

Sungrow Europe; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Distribution Sales Key Account Manager for the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing key account strategies and fostering relationships with clients in the renewable sector. Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with at least seven years of experience in sales, ideally within the inverter industry. The role requires strong commercial acumen, proficiency in English, and a willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in sales or business development in the renewable industry.
• Experience in developing distribution business for an inverter manufacturer.
• Fluent in English (C1), knowledge of other European languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for key accounts business development in Ireland.
• Analyze market capacities and define strategies.
• Develop country specific strategies to achieve sales targets.
• Support new key customers in the Irish region.
• Manage and grow business activities of existing customers.

Skills

Sales

Market analysis

Relationship management

Knowledge of photovoltaics

CRM software

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or Economics

Tools

MS-Office

CRM software

Job description

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Your mission

Hey there and welcome to your new Opportunity with us.

Being a Distribution Sales Key Account Manager - UK & Ireland is an exciting task, since you are the superhero our clients need. You know what setup of our solutions will satisfy their needs. Therefore, these here are your most important tasks:

• Be responsible for Irish distribution customized key accounts business development


• Analyze local market capacities, requirements and demands and define market strategies


• Develop country specific strategies to achieve sales targets and increase profitability


• Coordinate with local Distribution Sales Managers in country specific activities


• Develop & support new customized key customers (account development, relationship management, customized demands & implementation, and lead generation) in the Irish region


• Manage and grow business activities of existing customers


• Participate in conferences, exhibitions and other events

Your profile

All right, all right, so I hope you are now aware of what is up for you, what background should you have in order to feel comfortable with this role? Keep in mind it`s all about electrical equipment, that`s why it is essential for you to have:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent;


• Affinity to sales and distribution, with at least seven years of experience in sales or business development in the renewable industry, preferable in the inverter industry;


• Work experience to build up and successfully develop the distribution business for an inverter manufacturer would be a great benefit;


• Good knowledge of photovoltaics and inverters and in combination with strong commercial sales background;


• Languages: English C1 speaker, any other European language is a plus;


• Very good knowledge of MS-Office and CRM software;


• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on a regular basis.

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