Sales Executive ( Solar Energy )

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a driven Sales Executive to focus on solar energy solutions for industrial clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in renewable energy sales and a strong track record of closing deals. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, negotiating deals, and managing client relationships. The role offers a competitive salary of €40,000–€45,000 plus commission and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Company vehicle + fuel card

Flexible working hours

Management Incentive Bonus (Profit Sharing)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ sales experience in renewable energy, ideally solar.
• Proven closer with consistent target achievement.
• Ability to conduct site assessments and interpret technical information.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities across the industrial market.
• Build and grow relationships with key decision-makers.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales proposals.

Skills

Sales experience in renewable energy

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Technical understanding of solar technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Studies

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Sales Executive – Solar Energy (Industrial Sector)

Location: Leinster area (travel to client sites may be required)

Industry: Renewable Energy

Salary: €40,000–€45,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission + Company Vehicle

A client of ours in the renewable energy sector is seeking a driven, results-focused Sales Executive to join their growing team. This role focuses on selling large-scale solar solutions to industrial customers with significant rooftop space—think factories, logistics facilities, and forecourts.

If you’re passionate about sustainability and have a strong track record of closing deals within the renewable or solar sector, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact, high-earning role.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities across the industrial market.
• Build, manage, and grow relationships with key decision-makers.
• Conduct site surveys and assess technical feasibility for solar installations.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales proposals and presentations.
• Negotiate commercial terms and close high-value deals.
• Work closely with engineering, project management, and finance teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Studies or similar.
• Minimum 3 years’ sales experience in renewable energy, ideally solar.
• Strong understanding of solar technologies and industrial-scale applications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven closer with consistent target achievement.
• Able to conduct site assessments and interpret technical information.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• CRM-savvy and comfortable with MS Office.

What’s on Offer

• €40,000–€45,000 base salary (DOE)
• Uncapped commission structure
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Flexible working hours
• Management Incentive Bonus (Profit Sharing)