​An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established and growing renewable energy business in Greater Manchester, specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of Solar PV systems across public and private sector markets.

This is a newly created strategic role, offering the opportunity to have genuine influence over the next phase of the company's growth.

The Role

You will take ownership of the commercial growth agenda, developing a stronger and more diversified pipeline across both public and private sector markets.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing the commercial growth strategy

• Building and managing a robust pipeline of new opportunities

• Increasing penetration of the private commercial solar market

• Developing long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders

• Identifying and developing strategic partnerships

• Leading commercial negotiations, pricing and costing activity

• Leading and coordinating tender submissions and framework applications

• Developing new revenue streams and market opportunities

• Supporting the wider leadership team with commercial strategy and decision-making

About You

We are looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in renewable energy, solar, energy, infrastructure or a closely related sector.

You are likely to have experience in:

• Commercial management, business development or strategic partnerships

• Developing and converting new business pipelines

• Commercial strategy and revenue growth

• Pricing, costing and commercial negotiations

• Public sector tenders and framework opportunities

• Building relationships with senior decision-makers

• Developing long-term client and strategic partner relationships

Experience within Solar PVwould be highly advantageous, although candidates from the wider energy or infrastructure sectors with strong commercial credentials will also be considered.

The Person

This role would suit someone who is commercially driven but highly relationship-focused.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Entrepreneurial and proactive

• Commercially astute and strategically minded

• Resilient and accountable

• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders

• Strong at developing and converting opportunities

• Collaborative and low-ego

• Passionate about the renewable energy sector

This is an opportunity to join a successful, values-led renewable energy SME at an important stage of its growth. You will work closely with the leadership team and have significant autonomy to shape the commercial direction of the business.