Distribution Key Account Manager - Ireland

Sungrow Europe - Welcome traveler!; The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sungrow Europe is seeking a Distribution Key Account Manager for Ireland to drive growth in the Irish distribution network and manage key accounts across the country. You will analyze market needs, develop country-specific strategies, and collaborate with local sales managers to achieve sales targets while expanding the inverter and PV solutions footprint in Ireland.

Travel domestically and internationally to meet customers, participate in events, and support new and existing customers in a

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of experience in sales or business development in renewables, preferably in inverters.
• Strong ability to develop and grow distribution channels and key accounts.
• Knowledge of photovoltaics and inverters with a commercial sales background.

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 and support new key customers in the Irish region and lead generation.
• Manage and grow business activities of existing customers.
• Participate in conferences, exhibitions and other events.

Skills

Sales experience

Account development

Market analysis

Client relationship management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Business Administration

Economics

Tools

CRM software

MS-Office

Job description

Your mission

Hey there and welcome to your new Opportunity with us. Being a Distribution Key Account Manager - Irelandis 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.