Distribution Sales Key Account Manager - Uk & North Ireland

Sungrow - Emea; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sungrow is seeking a Distribution Sales Key Account Manager for the UK & Ireland to tailor distribution strategies, develop key accounts, and coordinate with regional teams to achieve sales targets.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent, with seven+ years in renewable sales or business development, preferably in inverters, and strong knowledge of photovoltaics and inverters.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent.
• Seven+ years in sales or business development in the renewable industry, preferably in inverters.
• Experience building distribution for an inverter manufacturer is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of photovoltaics and inverters with a solid sales background.
• English C1; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficient in MS-Office and CRM software.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• 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 profitability
• Coordinate with local Distribution Sales Managers country specific activities
• Develop & support new customized key customers and lead generation in the Irish region
• Manage and grow business activities of existing customers
• Participate in conferences, exhibitions and events

Skills

Sales & distribution affinity

English (C1)

MS-Office & CRM

Willingness to travel

Inverter industry knowledge

Renewable industry sales

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering / Business / Economics

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Your mission

Please note: From mid-2027, Sungrow UK’s office will permanently relocate from Milton Keynes to Birmingham.
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 in order to achieve sales targets and to increase profitability
• Coordinate with local Distribution Sales Managers country specific activities
• Develop & support new customized key customers (account development, relationship management, customized demands & implement, 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.

About us

We are a green tech company with young creative minds.
We are fighting every day to make our mission happen – Clean Power for All!

With 870+GW of clean power presently installed worldwide, we are on the road to success!

Welcome at Sungrow

Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions, NEV driving solutions, EV charging solutions and renewable hydrogen production systems.

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