Senior Sales Executive (Solar to home)

The Green Recruitment Company; Manchester; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A clean energy start-up is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to drive residential solar sales. This fully remote position allows you to manage your own territory throughout England. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in residential solar sales, a track record of measurable success, and experience in optimizing sales processes. Join this exciting opportunity to shape the future of solar in England while building your career in a growing company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential solar sales experience, ideally with solar installers or energy companies focused on the home market.
• Ability to provide measurable performance data (sales volume, contracts closed, etc.) in previous roles.
• Skilled at designing and improving sales workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle for homeowner leads from first contact through to contract signing.
• Continuously refine and standardize sales processes based on feedback.
• Develop and update sales messaging and training materials for new hires.

Skills

Residential solar sales experience

Sales process optimization

Training ability

Market development

Job description

Senior Sales Executive – Residential Solar

Location : Fully Remote – Based Anywhere in England

Contract Type : 1-Year Renewable Contract

Salary : £65,000+ (base) + Bonus

Start-up Opportunity – Build the Future of Solar in England. Join a rapidly growing clean energy start-up at the ground floor — an exciting opportunity to grow your career as the business scales.

About the Company

We’re partnering with a fast-growing clean energy start-up bringing innovative residential solar solutions to homes across England. As an early member of the sales team, you’ll help shape the company’s growth and culture from the ground up.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Sales Executive with a proven track record in residential solar or home energy solutions. This is an ideal role for a results-driven sales professional who thrives in a start-up environment and wants to play a pivotal role in building a brand and market presence.

You’ll work remotely, manage your own territory anywhere in England, and take full ownership of the sales cycle—from lead engagement through to deal closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Follow-Up (B2C): Manage the full sales cycle for homeowner leads provided by the company—from first contact through to contract signing.
• Sales Process Optimization: Continuously refine and standardize the workflow from lead management to proposal and contract execution, based on real-world feedback.
• Sales Scripts & Tools: Develop and update sales messaging, objection‑handling scripts, and quotation templates for residential customers.
• Training & Mentorship: Deliver structured sales and product training for new sales hires and outsourced installation partners.
• Market Development: Build and manage your own territory, identifying new business opportunities with homeowners and solar contractors.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of residential solar sales experience, ideally with solar installers or energy companies focused on the home market.
• Relevant Industry Background: Experience working for an installation company serving residential customers. Prior experience in selling electrical appliances, home heating systems, residential lighting, or home automation products is preferred.
• Proven Sales Results: Demonstrated success selling to high-end residential customers — must provide measurable performance data (sales volume, contracts closed, etc.).
• Process Design: Experience designing or improving sales workflows from lead generation to deal closure.
• Training Ability: Skilled at creating training materials and guiding teams to boost conversion rates.