**Candidates must possess deep expertise in the EU Solar Project Market and have a strong, transferable network of customers**
AD Energy are collaborating with an International solutions provider in the Solar PV market. We are about to start a search for a sales leadership individual, to lead a Utility Scale PV Business unit in UK, which filters out into Northern Europe.
With them currently being leaders in the Commercial and Domestic market, now is the time to really hit the pedal within the Utility market. They are players, but not leaders. That needs to change.
Below is an outline of what we need:
· Undertake deep market research for strategy refinement and business planning
· Eexecute a global plan to lead us to become the leader in the Utility scale market
· Work closely with product teams to ensure the correct portfolio of products
· Further build and lead a world class team across Sales, and BD for the Utility scale market in the UK and Northern Europe, then further afield
· Full control of commercial opportunities and business in the region
· Coordination of commercial and technical project bids
· Utilise knowledge of power and energy sector for business opportunities: grid operators, IPP, EPC, Energy projects etc..
· Secure and develop Large Scale PV projects in local region, and then internationally
· Lead a team that can design projects and make business proposals to the relevant parties
· Commercial evaluation of new business
· Negotiation of development, SPA, EPC, O&M, PPA and project sales contract
· Maintain excellent working relations with all parties
· Coordinate internal and external support for sales, business development, project delivery, marketing and technical service
Key Requirements:
· At least 10 years of Utility scale solar experience, in an international environment
· Experience of starting and/or leading a Utility scale BU
· Business development and technical leadership experience
· A background in securing MW solar projects across
· International exposure-working with cross boarder colleagues and customers
· Highly driven and results orientated
· Strong business acumen and communication skills
· Must be customer focused and deliver service to customer
· Willingness to travel- flexibility to travel
· Must be professionally proficient in English
Salary is circa 100,000 with a strong bonus. Strong career development to also play a key part in global sales in the medium term is also available.
Please apply now or contact me directly for an initial discussion.