At a Glance
- Tasks: Hunt for new solar energy clients and manage existing accounts in a dynamic field sales role.
- Company: Join a well-established German solar brand with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonuses, and work-from-home flexibility.
- Other info: Enjoy autonomy, support from a strong team, and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a premium brand and make a real impact in the renewable energy sector.
- Qualifications: Field sales experience and a passion for building relationships are essential.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Absolutely fab opportunity! Commission and more! Manufacturer into Installer - premium product range!
Field Sales | Commercial Solar Energy | UK Field Based
£55,000–£65,000 (DOE) | Car Allowance | OTE 15K year 1 / 20-30K Y2
Outrageous growth opportunity with autonomy and huge rewards. We need a hunter to target a specific account base of Installers, we become their suppliers for all things solar. Then you manage the accounts: 90% New business Year 1 with the role evolving into 60% Account management.
A well-established German solar brand. A UK operation targeting £30m in the next five years. Currently £10m. The gap is the opportunity. We're hiring Sales Managers across three UK regions to help get us there. 3 Live vacancies - You can live in the South West/M4 Suffolk/Norfolk/Essex/Cambridgeshire, South Yorkshire, Cheshire, Staffs, East Mid or West Mids.
The role in a sentence: Your target customer installs 200–500 solar systems a year. Get them on board, service them well, and the account manages itself. The hard bit — and the fun bit — is the hunt: 80% new business, 10% account management. 3-4 days on the road, 1+ day home. Revenue target: £3m–£5m per year at full pace.
What's in it for you!
- £50,000–£60,000 basic salary (negotiable)
- Car allowance (negotiable) + 25p/mile expenses
- Y1 bonus realistically £10,000–£20,000 year one, growing as your patch builds Y2
- Work from home
- Full autonomy over your region — no micromanagement
- Occasional trips to European HQ for training and exhibition
What you need to be:
- Hunger
- Tenacity
- Proactivity
- Five days a week Field sales experience in a technical sector — energy, electrical, construction, mechanical would be a bonus
- A relationship builder
- A full UK driving licence
The Person: Get set to join a UK team of 10, backed by a ~350-person European business with 30 years of pedigree. Premium product. Strong brand. Real support. You'll have visibility, influence and the chance to build something — not just fill a quota in a faceless organisation.
Regions available: South West England | East Anglia | Central England (Midlands)
Solar Energy Sales Manager employer: Duval Associates Ltd - Permanent Recruitment Specialists
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at a well-established German solar brand, where you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own region and the potential for significant financial rewards. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, this role offers a unique opportunity to build lasting relationships with installers while being supported by a robust European operation. Experience a vibrant work culture that values tenacity and proactivity, all while contributing to a sustainable future in the solar energy sector.
Contact Details:
Duval Associates Ltd - Permanent Recruitment Specialists Recruitment Team
