Solar Commercial Manager / Business Development Manager (AWDO-P13980) in Birmingham)

AWD online; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK seeks a motivated Solar Commercial Manager to drive new business in the commercial and industrial sector. The ideal candidate will have proven B2B sales experience in renewable energy and strong relationship-building skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £70,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Defined profit share structure

Company car allowance

26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Remote working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing commercial and industrial solar PV projects in the UK.
• Experience with roof-mounted and ground-mounted solar PV systems.
• Strong commercial acumen and proposal preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new commercial and industrial solar PV opportunities.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Prepare financial projections and sales proposals.
• Maintain a structured sales pipeline using a CRM system.

Skills

B2B renewable energy sales

Client engagement

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

CRM systems expertise

Clear communication

Job description

Solar Commercial Manager / Renewable Energy Business Development Manager

An exciting opportunity for a motivated Solar Commercial Manager / Renewable Energy Business Development Manager to drive new business within the commercial and industrial renewable energy sector, supporting organisations in their transition to sustainable, low‑carbon energy solutions.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Solar PV Specialist, Energy Sales Consultant, Renewables Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Client Relationship Manager.

SALARY: £50,000 to £70,000 per annum + Defined Profit Share Structure + Car Allowance and Business Mileage + Benefits

LOCATION: Flexible. You can be based anywhere within the UK as you will be working remotely from home with regular travel in and around your local territory.

JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Solar Commercial Manager / Renewable Energy Business Development Manager with proven experience in B2B renewable energy sales, ideally within commercial and industrial Solar PV.

As a Solar Commercial Manager / Renewable Energy Business Development Manager you will build and manage client relationships, identifying and securing new business opportunities for solar and complementary technologies such as battery storage and energy optimisation systems.

The Solar Commercial Manager / Renewable Energy Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in helping organisations achieve their Net Zero targets by delivering tailored, commercially sound solar PV solutions, supported by in‑house technical, design and delivery teams.

If you’re target‑driven, ambitious and passionate about renewable energy, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive organisation at the forefront of the UK’s clean energy transition.

DUTIES

• Generate New Business: Research and identify potential commercial and industrial solar PV opportunities across your region
• Client Engagement: Contact and engage prospective clients through phone, email, social media and face‑to‑face meetings
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with clients, suppliers and strategic partners
• Proposal Development: Prepare financial projections and sales proposals for key decision‑makers
• Pipeline Management: Maintain and manage a structured sales pipeline using the company’s CRM system
• Performance Reporting: Provide regular updates on forecasts, turnover and performance against KPIs
• Market Representation: Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions and industry conferences
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, technical and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience of developing commercial and industrial solar PV projects within the UK market
• Experience with roof‑mounted, ground‑mounted and canopy solar PV systems; battery storage experience advantageous
• Clear and confident communicator with the ability to influence at all organisational levels
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to prepare professional proposals and financial models
• Experienced in using CRM systems for sales tracking and client management
• Self‑motivated, target‑oriented and capable of working autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel within your regional territory

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary with defined profit share structure
• Company car allowance and business mileage
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours and remote working

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13980