Sales Manager - Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

Greenvolt Next are currently hiring for a Sales Manager - Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage (BESS) in Warrington

Greenvolt Next is committed to decentralized energy production, as it represents one of the key pillars of the energy transition and a crucial lever for reducing electricity bills. We have partnerships across Europe, based on local expertise and a deep understanding of each market.

We are currently looking for a Sales Manager - Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage (BESS)The successful candidate will generate and qualify new leads, develop sales opportunities and take commercial ownership throughout the sales cycle. They will build and maintain strong customer relationships, manage tender processes, submit high-quality compliant bids, negotiate commercial terms and secure new contracts.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of commercial, industrial and utility-scale renewable energy opportunities.
• Generate new business through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals, events and market engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants and key industry stakeholders.
• Qualify prospects and convert opportunities into secured project orders.
• Own the sales process from lead generation through to contract negotiation and project award.
• Lead tender preparation, submission and bid strategy activities.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality, compliant and commercially competitive proposals.
• Review and challenge technical and commercial assumptions to optimise customer solutions and improve win rates.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and support contract execution.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Represent Greenvolt Next UK at customer meetings, industry conferences and renewable energy events.
• Travel to customer sites and project locations as required.

Qualifications

• A technical, engineering or related degree is beneficial but not essential.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, account management or commercial leadership roles.
• Strong lead generation, pipeline management and opportunity conversion skills.
• Experience leading complex commercial proposals or tender submissions.
• Proficient in CRM systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience in Solar PV, wind energy, battery storage or other renewable energy
• Experience in electrical contracting, energy services, facilities management
• Experience in engineering services, building technologies, infrastructure, construction
• Experience in other technical B2B sales environments
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.
• Strong IT literacy and confidence using modern digital and AI-enabled tools.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

• Please note the successful candidate must have the ability to commute to our Warrington office, with an expectation of approximately three office days per week when not travelling for business.

Benefits

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience;
• Free birthday day
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Discounts from local businesses.
• Being part of an international environment

Additional Benefits after successful completion of probation

• Company Pension
• Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Flexible Friday
• Professional Membership fees
• Training and CPD

This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!

Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.