Technical Sales Manager (Solar PV)
- Posted 25 August 2022
- LocationRome
- Job type Permanent
- ReferenceTSMSPV-(BA)
- Contact NameBelinda Auriglietti
Job description
TGRC is working with a global company specialised in O&M services for the renewable energy sector. They are looking to hire a Technical Sales Manager, this role will will be the primary technical liaison between the Customer, Business Development, Operations, Commissioning, Performance Engineering, Account Management and other groups in O&M Services.
Responsibilities:
Manage the strategic development and distribution of technical sales collateral focused on differentiation from competition and value generation. Present those materials at customer meetings, industry conferences as well as Webinars
Manage internal and external technical education/training in support of new product launch, new market entry, and new customer acquisition
Lead new business development activities for targeted parties
Perform technical due diligence on RFPs and new project opportunities and coordinate the generation of required response documents
Develop and manage initiatives to engage cross-functional departments in reviewing technical RFP documentation to ensure regulatory compliance
Serve as the technical liaison during the handoff process from Sales to various departments. Ensure that each functional team understands their responsibilities under the contract
Serve as a representative for the company with external parties including Independent Engineers, Technical Advisors, Utilities & Regulatory Authorities and other influential parties within the solar industry in helping to define and create standards for O&M services
Be up to date on the technical aspects of new developments in PV and O&M industry as well as competitor activities. Develop new strategies in response to identified trends
Attend customer meetings and perform site visits for PV plant feasibility and pre-engineering phase
Required Experience:
5 years professional experience in a technical capacity within the power industry preferably in the utility scale solar O&M. Some experience in solar PV a must
Proven record of accomplishment of being able to build strong external and internal relationships, business acumen and sales mindset
Experience in creating and presenting technical collateral with focus on differentiation from completion and value generation
Knowledge of or ability to learn the high-level design and performance analysis of PV Modules, PV systems, Grid Integration, Operation and Maintenance
Experience/knowledge of solar power plant operations IT regulatory compliance as well as power plant performance analytics
Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple projects in parallel
Demonstrated experience leading direct and indirect cross-functional teams
Experience in leading a deal from originating through contract execution
Demonstrated experience creating and managing key relationships within targeted customers
Fluent English and Italian
If this looks like the right role for you, feel free to contact me using the details below:
belinda@greenrecruitmentcompany.com
+44 (0) 204 558 3586