At a Glance
- Tasks: Hunt for new business in the solar energy sector 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 market.
- Qualifications: Field sales experience and a passion for building relationships.
Absolutely fab opportunity! Commission and more!
Field Sales | Commercial Solar Energy | UK Field Based
£52,000–£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, becoming their suppliers for all things solar. You will manage the accounts: 90% new business in Year 1, evolving into 60% account management.
A well-established German solar brand is targeting £30m in the next five years, currently at £10m. We're hiring Sales Managers across three UK regions to help achieve this goal. There are 3 live vacancies available in the following regions:
- South West/M4
- Suffolk/Norfolk/Essex/Cambridgeshire
- South Yorkshire
- Cheshire
- Staffs
- East Midlands
- West Midlands
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, with 3-4 days on the road and 1+ day at 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, growing as your patch builds in 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:
- Hungry
- Tenacious
- Proactive
- 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
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.
Business Development 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 new business development and account management, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the commercial solar energy sector while benefiting from a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth. Experience the thrill of being part of a premium brand with a clear vision for expansion, all while enjoying the flexibility of field-based work and occasional training trips to Europe.
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Duval Associates Ltd - Permanent Recruitment Specialists Recruitment Team
