Company Description
OmniSolar UK designs and supplies next-generation solar lighting solutions for commercial, public sector, and residential applications across the UK. Its product range includes street, flood, amenity, and home lighting, as well as hybrid wind and solar power units, all engineered for zero running costs, minimal maintenance, and high performance in the British climate. Each product features Osram LED technology, a patented heated battery system for reliable sub-zero operation, and IP65–IP67 weatherproof ratings, powered entirely by daylight with no grid connection required. OmniSolar is trusted by major organisations such as McDonald's, Tesco, BMW, Rolls-Royce, Starbucks, South Western Railway, and over 50 leading businesses and public authorities. The company focuses on durable, high-efficiency solar lighting solutions, designed to last 50,000+ hours with a 25-year performance warranty.
Role Description
The Southern Region Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Southern Green, responsible for driving sales growth and market expansion for OmniSolar’s solar lighting solutions across the southern UK region. This role involves identifying and developing new business opportunities with commercial clients, public sector bodies, and residential partners, as well as nurturing existing accounts to increase product adoption and long-term partnerships. Day-to-day activities include prospecting and lead generation, conducting client meetings and site visits, preparing proposals and quotations, and managing the sales pipeline from initial contact through to closing. The manager will collaborate closely with technical and operations teams to ensure accurate specifications, timely delivery, and high customer satisfaction, while providing market feedback to inform product development and sales strategy. The role also includes participation in industry events, presentations, and networking activities to enhance OmniSolar’s presence and reputation in the region.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated business development and B2B sales skills, ideally within renewable energy, lighting, construction, or related sectors.
- Strong client relationship management, account management, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Competence in prospecting, lead qualification, pipeline management, and closing deals to meet or exceed targets.
- Solid communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions in clear commercial terms.
- Familiarity with regional markets in the southern UK and experience working with commercial, public sector, or infrastructure projects.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, site requirements, and project documentation in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Self-motivated and organized, with strong time management skills and the capacity to work independently on-site and in the field.
- Comfort with CRM systems, basic sales reporting, and use of standard office software (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations).
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