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.