Key Account Manager ITA-FRA-UK

JA Solar; Solar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global renewable energy company is seeking a Sales Professional to engage with customers in the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in PV module sales and a strong technical background. Proficiency in English and knowledge of French or Italian are desirable. Responsibilities include customer interaction, sales forecasting, and managing relationships. Join a renowned firm known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of experience in sales of PV modules to utility scale.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French and/or Italian desirable.
• Technical background in solar is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interact with project customers to understand their needs.
• Gather and share competitors’ information for sales strategies.
• Provide sales forecasts and manage customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience in PV modules

Communication skills

Negotiating skills

Customer-focused mindset

Teamwork awareness

Education

Business Management, International Business, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energies

Job description

Fixed-term (UK and Ireland),Full-time· JA Solar - France, JA Solar - UK, JA Solar - Italy

Your mission

• Interact regularly with project customers (EPC’s, developers, IPP’s…) to understand their needs, both technical and commercial.
• Gather and share competitors’ information in the field to assist in sales and marketing strategies.
• Provide ’sales forecasts and lead from enquiry to order placement.
• Make sure on time payment receivables and avoid any bad debt
• In collaboration with the functional teams, to maintain JA Solar's product and brand as a leading provider of products and solutions to our customer.
• Coordinate, manage, attend and execute special customer events, customer requests and/or other activities to maintain and strengthen the relationship between JA and our customers.
• Identify and initiate innovative solutions to meet the customer's needs and maintain long-term relationships

Your profile

• Completed studies of Business Management , Internation Business, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energies or similar subjects.
• Fluent in English is a must , proficiency in French and/or Italian desirable.
• More than 2-year experience in sales of PV modules into Utility scale within EPC’s . developers, IPP’s.. .
• Strong teamwork awareness, exceptional communication and negotiating skills, a customer-focused mindset, and a professional, “can-do” attitude.
• Technical background in solar as a great advantage to take a second role of technical manager in sub team.

JA Solar was founded in 2005. As a photovoltaic power generation solution platform we continue to advance the "One Body, Two Wings" strategy. The "One Body" refers to our main industry chain integrating silicon wafers, cells, and modules, while the "Two Wings" refer to our PV auxiliary materials and equipment industry and PV+ application scenario solutions. In 2019, JA Solar was officially listed on the A-share market (stock symbol: "JA Solar"; stock code: 002459). With continuous technological innovation, stable financial strengths, and a well-developed global sales and service network, JA Solar has been widely recognized by domestic and international customers and has been listed in the "Fortune 500 China 500" and "Global Top 500 New Energy Enterprises" for multiple consecutive years.