Country Manager

JR Italy; Padova; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international energy firm is seeking a Country Manager to lead the expansion of photovoltaic solutions in Italy. The role involves business development, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring project delivery. Candidates must have 3+ years in the photovoltaic sector, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in Italian and English. This position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and performance bonus, along with travel support.

Servizi

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Company car

Travel support

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience in the photovoltaic sector.
• Proven experience in business development in Italy.
• Solid understanding of utility-scale solar projects.
• Fluent in Italian and English (C1).
• Willingness to travel extensively across Italy.

Mansioni

• Lead business development in the Italian photovoltaic market.
• Drive sales and revenue targets for trackers and fixed structures.
• Build long-term customer relationships.
• Collaborate with international teams for project execution.
• Analyze market trends and provide insights.

Conoscenze

Strategic vision

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Client management

CRM proficiency

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Country Manager – Italy | Photovoltaic Structures (Tracker & Fixed Solutions)

Remote in Italy (home office) with frequent travel within Italy and occasional travel to Spain.

About the Role: We are seeking a Country Manager / Key Account Manager to lead the commercial and operational expansion of an international company specializing in photovoltaic structures (trackers and fixed solutions) for utility-scale solar projects. This position will focus on developing the Italian market, building relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale solar projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business development in the Italian photovoltaic market, identifying opportunities and building a strategic portfolio of clients (EPCs, IPPs, developers, engineering firms, and utilities).
• Drive sales and revenue targets across the product portfolio (trackers and fixed structures) and manage account collections.
• Build long-term customer relationships through personalized technical and commercial support.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, conferences, and industry events to enhance market visibility.
• Collaborate with international teams (engineering, operations, logistics, finance) to ensure smooth project execution from pre-sales to after-sales.
• Supervise and coordinate project implementation in Italy, ensuring compliance with deadlines, technical standards, and client expectations.
• Analyze market trends and competitors, providing insights to strengthen market positioning and identify growth opportunities.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in the photovoltaic sector, ideally with trackers, fixed structures, EPCs, or solar component manufacturers.
• Proven commercial and business development experience in Italy, preferably with existing client relationships.
• Solid technical understanding of utility-scale solar projects, particularly the structural components of PV plants.
• Italian (native or bilingual) and English (C1) required; Spanish highly desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Italy and occasionally abroad.

Key Skills:

• Strong strategic vision and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client management skills.
• Ability to operate independently and lead local commercial operations.
• Comfortable working in a remote and multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and reporting.

What’s Offered:

• Permanent contract with competitive fixed salary + performance bonus.
• Company car and travel support.
• Opportunity to lead market expansion and grow with a dynamic international team in the renewable energy sector.