Senior Solar Business Development Lead

Cotswold Energy Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotswold Energy Group is seeking an experienced Solar Business Development Manager to drive growth of our commercial Solar PV business. This is a new business generation role, focused on identifying prospective customers, opening new doors, developing relationships and converting opportunities into profitable Solar PV projects.

You will own the pipeline from initial engagement through to contract award, working with internal teams to develop deliverable Solar PV solutions and competitive

Qualifications

• Demonstrable record of winning new business, ideally within commercial Solar PV, renewable energy, M&E, construction or a closely related technical sector.
• Confident creating opportunities where no existing relationship exists and engaging senior decision-makers.
• Knowledge of commercial Solar PV is highly desirable, with ability to develop relationships and convert opportunities into orders.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new commercial Solar PV opportunities through direct prospecting, networking, referrals and development of new routes to market.
• Develop relationships with commercial and industrial clients, Tier 1 contractors, public-sector organisations, consultants, specifiers and other key market stakeholders.
• Identify new customers and sectors where Cotswold Energy Group can develop long-term commercial relationships.
• Build and maintain a strong, credible and qualified sales pipeline.
• Establish relationships with key decision-makers and not rely solely on tender portals.

Skills

Proven track record

Senior relationships

Solar PV knowledge

Job description

Cotswold Energy Group is seeking an experienced Solar Business Development Manager to drive growth of our commercial Solar PV business. This is a new business generation role, focused on identifying prospective customers, opening new doors, developing relationships and converting opportunities into profitable Solar PV projects.

You will own the pipeline from initial engagement through to contract award, working with internal teams to develop deliverable Solar PV solutions and competitive