Sales Manager

Position: Sales Manager (Permanent)
Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a forward-thinking renewable energy provider committed to sustainability and professional development, to recruit a Sales Manager for its UK operations.

The strategically important Sales Manager role comes with a competitive salary, pension, and flexible working options.
If you're a Sales Manager looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, innovation, and people at the forefront of everything it does, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Business Development Manager role
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will:

Lead the full sales process from client engagement to contract completion.
Maintain strong connections with industry stakeholders, including architects, developers, and engineers.
Identify and develop relationships with new and existing commercial clients.
Assess sites and consult with clients to ensure technical and commercial feasibility.
Support solar PV system design and energy yield analysis using tools such as PVSol, PVSyst, or Helioscope.
Prepare proposals, tenders, and financial models for public and private clients.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with legal and procurement support.
Advise clients on incentives, grants, and funding opportunities.
Track sales activity, manage CRM data, and report on performance.
Work with engineering teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and financial requirements
Support sales strategy, process improvements, and market growth initiatives.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Environmental Science, or a related field.
3-5 years' experience in technical sales or business development, ideally in solar PV, renewables, or engineering services.
Proven knowledge of solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, mounting systems, and grid connections or transferable industry experience, including wind and renewable energy.
Experience managing the full sales process, proposals, and contract negotiations.
Familiarity with public tenders, bids, and contract management
Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel across UK.Personal skills
The Sales Manager role would suit someone who is:

Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Skilled at building and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships.
A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent presentation skills.
Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, design, legal, and operations.
Flexible to attend industry events and meetings outside standard hours when required.

Salary and benefits of the Sales Manager role

Competitive salary
Pension plan
Health insurance
Death-in-service and income protection
Support for professional membership fees, training, and CPDINDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful