Sales Manager UK & Ireland

Sales Manager UK & Ireland

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Trina Solar

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive sales strategies and build strong relationships in the renewable energy sector.
  • Company: Join a leading company in the fast-growing solar industry.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, remote work, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with open communication and support for your growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in renewable energy while growing your career.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in sales, experience in project finance for solar PV, and CRM proficiency.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with market conditions, ESG standards, and client supply chain requirements.
  • Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and sector developments.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, IPPs, developers, and EPC.
  • Lead marketing efforts for utility-focused funds, including roadshows and investor presentations.
  • Facilitate connections between funders, IPPs, developers, and EPCs, supporting deals through the entire fulfilment phase in collaboration with internal teams (Contract Management, Fulfilment, and Claims).
  • Promote and sell Trinasolar’s integrated solutions, including PV modules, mounting structures/trackers, and BESS.
  • Expand sales coverage in the UK and Ireland by developing business with IPPs, utilities, and institutional clients and providing high-quality service to both new and existing accounts.
  • Identify, negotiate, and manage key accounts, overseeing the full sales cycle from forecasting to delivery and payment collection.
  • Coordinate with customers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and resolve order-related topics.
  • Maintain close communication with key accounts to understand their pipeline and support needs, organizing internal resources accordingly.
  • Analyse customer data and trends, producing regular reports.
  • Report all account activities to the Regional Team Lead on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, using CRM tools such as Salesforce.
  • Represent the company at local and national exhibitions and conferences.
  • Stay informed on competitor activity and market benchmarks, providing strategic insights and rolling forecasts.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within an international company.
  • Demonstrated experience in project finance for solar PV, including existing relationships with investors, developers, utilities, and EPCs.
  • Proven background in the utility-scale sector, ideally with exposure to renewable energy and solar PV.
  • Proficient in CRM tools, particularly Salesforce.
  • Strong customer-centric mindset with a focus on satisfaction and service quality.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
  • Skilled in negotiating supply contracts and working with manufacturers, with a solid understanding of global supply chain dynamics.
  • Based in London or the Greater London Area (mandatory), with responsibility for the UK and Ireland markets.
  • Energetic and proactive, with a go-getter attitude and a passion for meeting clients and partners regularly.
  • Comfortable representing the company at major solar industry events.
  • Results-driven and eager to close deals, while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.
  • Fluent in English; any additional language is a plus.

We offer you

  • A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style.
  • The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.
  • An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued.
  • Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe.
  • Possibility for remote work.
  • Qualified training and support with our buddy system.
  • A detailed introduction to our product portfolio.
  • Competitive salary and a great bonus structure.
  • Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country.

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We think you need these skills to ace Sales Manager UK & Ireland

Sales Strategy Development
Market Analysis
Relationship Management
Investor Relations
Marketing Skills
Project Finance for Solar PV
Negotiation Skills