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Job Specification
Sales Representative
Location: Gloucestershire, Southwest (3 days in office)
Salary - Basic £30,000 - £35,000 plus commission package
Are you enthusiastic about establishing new business relationships? Would you like to participate in the Renewable Energy sector?
The renewable energy industry is now experiencing significant growth across all sectors and technologies. As a consequence of increasing energy prices, decreasing panel prices and the requirement to de-carbonise energy production, the demand for new solar PV installation is growing at the highest rate since Government incentive schemes came to an end.
MDE is partnered with a leading engineering firm with over a decade of experience in the UK solar industry, the company has a proven track record of engineering, procuring, construction managing and maintaining large-scale rooftop solar PV asset portfolios.
What you'll do
Sales and Customer Satisfaction
- Oversee all sales activities and customer satisfaction related to preventive and reactive maintenance for rooftop solar installations.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand revenue streams.
- Develop and implement sales strategies, including staff management, lead generation, and marketing.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Collaborate with the Sales and Commercial Director to shape product offerings and pricing.
Sales Execution
- Support your team in delivering proposals, pitches, and closing deals.
- Ensure successful project delivery by coordinating with the Operations department.
- Manage internal relationships to enhance delivery and client satisfaction.
General Responsibilities
- Participate in staff meetings to maintain strong internal communications.
- Manage relationships with third-party clients as needed.
- Support the Directors with other sales and business development activities.
What are we looking for?
Sales and Business Development
- Proven ability to generate leads, target customers, and close deals.
- Strong strategic thinking skills, including market analysis and decision-making.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing commercial aspects of the business.
Leadership and Management
- Effective leadership skills to manage a diverse team and maintain a positive culture.
- Ability to provide training and support to team members.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Communication and Relationship Building
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Customer-focused approach with a commitment to providing excellent service.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Basic understanding of solar PV technology and industry trends. (Desireable)
- Self-motivated and results-oriented.
- Strong management skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
What are the benefits of working with our client?
- Rapidly growing company with career support, defined progression structures and significant opportunity for career progression
- Strong team culture
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Plenty of work social events including Christmas Party and summer BBQ
- Contributory pension (up to 5%) with an overpayment option
- Yearly salary review
- 25 days paid annual leave plus a day for your birthday, with an additional day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
- Long service awards
- Excellent maternity and paternity benefits
- Flexi working hours and location that facilitate a work/life balance
Ready to Energise your career? Reach out the team at MDE to learn more about this Electrifying opportunity!
