Solar Business Development Manager Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Job Description: Location: Stonehouse Gloucestershire, National Region Salary: £55,000-£65,000 + Car Allowance + Performance Bonus Role: Full Time, Permanent The Role Our Client is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Solar Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of our commercial Solar PV business. This is a new business generation role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable identifying prospective customers, opening new doors, developing relationships and converting opportunities into profitable Solar PV projects. The successful candidate will be expected to actively create their own pipeline rather than rely primarily on inbound enquiries or an established account base. You will identify target clients and markets, establish relationships with key decision-makers and take opportunities from initial engagement through to contract award. You will be supported by our internal technical, estimating, commercial and delivery teams, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best: finding opportunities, developing customers and winning business. What You'll Be Responsible For Proactively generating new commercial Solar PV opportunities through direct prospecting, networking, referrals and development of new routes to market. Developing relationships with commercial and industrial clients, Tier 1 contractors, public-sector organisations, consultants, specifiers and other key market stakeholders. Identifying new customers and sectors where the client can develop long-term commercial relationships. Building and maintaining a strong, credible and qualified sales pipeline. Establishing relationships with key decision-makers rather than relying solely on tender portals and reactive enquiries. Understanding customer requirements and developing opportunities from initial conversation through site assessment, proposal, negotiation and contract award. Working with our technical team to develop appropriate and deliverable Solar PV solutions. Working with the commercial and estimating teams to develop competitive proposals while protecting required project margins. Leading client meetings, presentations, commercial discussions and negotiations. Maintaining ownership of opportunities through the complete sales process and ensuring clear next actions and realistic forecast dates. Ensuring opportunities are properly qualified before significant estimating and technical resource is committed. Maintaining accurate CRM/pipeline information and providing clear sales forecasts and activity reporting. Supporting a structured handover into the project delivery team following contract award. The existing role scope also makes the Business Development Manager the primary client contact through the sales process and gives them ownership from initial engagement through to LOI, contract or formal instruction. Business Development Manager - … What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with a demonstrable record of winning new business, ideally within commercial Solar PV, renewable energy, M
Business Development Manager - Solar - Hirevo Recruitment employer: Hirevo Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation in renewable energy systems while offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per year. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team in the South West, contributing to meaningful projects that make a difference. Enjoy benefits such as a company car and pension, all within a supportive work culture that values safety and quality.
