At a Glance
- Tasks: Hunt for new business in solar energy and manage key accounts.
- Company: Established German solar brand with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonuses, and work-from-home flexibility.
- Other info: Autonomy in your role with opportunities for career growth and training.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the renewable energy sector.
- Qualifications: Field sales experience and a passion for building relationships.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 60000 £ per year.
Absolutely fab opportunity! Commission and more!
Field Sales | Commercial Solar Energy | UK Field Based
£48,000–£60,000 (DOE) | Car Allowance | OTE 10-15K 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)
Area Sales Manager in Suffolk 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, you will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients 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
