Sales Manager – Solar PV

  • Permanent
  • France

Job Description

 

AD Energy are working with a leading Renewable Energy manufacturer, who are looking to add a key hire to their expanding European Team! Our client is a prestigious brand – one of the largest PV inverter manufacturers in the sector!

As a leading provider of solar and energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers, they also offer a dynamic and innovative work environment! The business has dedicated teams of local experts to provide exceptional service and support, creating a collaborative and supportive workplace.

We are now seeking a France Sales Manager (Channel/ B2B) for the French market. By joining the already established team, you will be part of a company committed to accelerating the global transition to a more sustainable future, working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. You will

 

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Reporting to the Senior Regional Sales Manager on all relevant operational and commercial strategies
Execute channel and B2B commercial sales and business development across France
Undertake market research for strategy refinement and business planning
Prepare annual plans, monthly sales and sales reports
Effectively implement and execute market sales/ commercial strategy
Maintain, pursue, and establish further business relations with distributors, wholesalers,and to installers
Pursue a proactive market approach for new client acquisition
Keep abreast of influencing market drivers, competitive market factors that might potentially effect company market share
Successfully and actively work on increasing market share
Coordinate internal and external support for sales, business development, marketing, technical service
Advise and provide guidance to existing more junior sales managers or specialists
Be an advocate for the brand and company, be fully immersed with the product portfolio and developments
Participate in industry exhibitions, tradeshows, conference and relevant meeting as leading company representative

 

Key Requirements:

A minimum of 3 years’ local sales experience within the Solar PV Industry
In depth and extensive PV market knowledge and technical product ability, enthusiasm for innovation
Direct commercial experience and knowledge about solar inverters and pv systems would be highly advantageous
Possess an established network with credible distributors and installers
Strong business acumen, negotiation and communication skills
Strategic and flexible nature, able to adapt accordingly to high pressure and dynamic market
Ability to prioritize high priority demands and workloads
Ability to be a keen and supportive team player
Commercial and solutions- orientated
Detail-orientated, a good problem solver
Fluent French and English language ability
Mobility to travel across the nation for business and work purposes

 

On offer is a competitive salary, plus a strong high incentive bonus.  and a chance to develop new commercial channels for the business. Join a global leader in the Solar market and accelerate your career.

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