Solar Sales Consultant in Huddersfield

Salary: £40,000 base salary per annum (Plus OTE)

Role type: Permanent

Location: Following a period of office-based training and learning, the post offers flexible working, but with an expectation to be in the office once a week. Site visits as needed.

Reporting to: Sales Director

You must have a full clean UK driving licence for this role. The company covers all fuel and mileage expenses for site visits.

About IMS: At IMS, we’re more than just a business; we’re a family and friends team with a shared history of collaboration. Our mission is to provide top-notch design, installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance of Heat Pumps, Battery and Solar. In 2024, we proudly joined Hometree, a leading UK energy services company, strengthening our position in the renewable energy sector.

The Role: This is a unique opportunity to become IMS’s very first dedicated Solar Sales Consultant. We’re looking for someone ambitious who can lead the charge, shaping our solar sales strategy, proving the concept, and becoming our in-house expert for all things solar PV. This role offers the chance to directly influence the success and growth of our solar division from the ground up.

The Solar Sales Consultant will support IMS’s residential solar PV sales by guiding customers from initial enquiry through to contract agreement. Responsibilities include:

• Sales & Lead Management: Follow up on leads, identify upsell opportunities and close sales.
• Pre-sales Design: Conduct site assessments, create optimised PV designs, and present tailored solutions to customers.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with surveyors, designers, and project managers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Reporting & Industry Insight: Prepare sales forecasts, stay up to date with industry developments, and represent the company at relevant events and exhibitions.
• Solution Presentation: Present clear information on energy savings, Return on Investment (ROI), and carbon reduction benefits.
• Industry Knowledge: Keep up to date with solar technology developments, government incentives, and regulations.
• Company Representation: Represent IMS at events, exhibitions, and community sessions as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Sales Experience: At least 2+ years of proven sales experience, preferably within solar or renewable energy industries.
• Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of solar PV systems (training provided if needed).
• IT Skills: Strong IT skills, including experience managing CRM systems and other business IT platforms.
• System Design Skills: Skilled in system design and interpreting survey data.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical Explanation: Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers.
• Organisation: Highly organised with strong multitasking abilities.
• Motivation: Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Teamwork: Comfortable working independently and in a team.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Professionalism: Customer-focused and professional.

Extra credit: Experience with platforms such as Monday.com, Open Solar, Spruce, and simPRO.

Our Recruitment Process:

• Initial Call: Start with an introductory call with our Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist to discuss the role and your potential fit.
• Skills-Based Interview: Engage in a detailed discussion about your past experiences with our Head of Sales.
• Final Interview: Final interview with IMS Sales Director.

Perks of the job:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Equal Opportunity Employer: At IMS, we are committed to creating an inclusive and representative environment. We promise to give you the same opportunities as everyone else and we won’t discriminate against you at any point in the hiring process or the working day.