Sales Executive – Commercial Solar

Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire – Hybrid, with 1 day per week required in the Harrogate office
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 p.a. dependent on experience + strong commission package + benefits

The Role

We are working exclusively with a growing and well-established company operating within the commercial solar industry, delivering renewable energy solutions to businesses across the UK.

Due to continued growth and an exciting new phase of the business, they are looking to add one, potentially two high-quality Sales Executives to their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven salesperson to join a growing business with significant earning potential. The role will involve developing new business, managing customer relationships and selling commercial solar solutions to businesses across the UK.

Previous experience within commercial solar sales would be highly desirable, although candidates with a strong B2B sales background and the right commercial approach will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new business opportunities across the UK.
Identify and engage with potential commercial customers.
Manage the full sales process from initial contact through to closing.
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate commercial solar solutions.
Conduct customer meetings and site visits where required.
Prepare and present proposals and quotations.
Negotiate contracts and successfully close new business.
Maintain accurate records of customer activity and sales opportunities.
Work closely with internal technical and installation teams to ensure a smooth customer journey.
Achieve agreed sales targets and maximise revenue opportunities.
Attend occasional office-based days in the Harrogate area.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a sales/business development role, ideally within a B2B environment.
Commercially driven with a strong track record of developing new business and closing sales.
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated, target-driven and comfortable working autonomously.
Confident dealing with customers at different levels, including decision-makers.
Strong commercial awareness and a consultative approach to sales.
Previous commercial solar sales experience is desirable but not essential.
Full UK driving licence.
Able to commute to the Harrogate area for occasional office-based days.
Willingness to travel nationally when required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing commercial solar business at an exciting stage of its development. The role offers a competitive basic salary, a strong commission package and benefits, alongside excellent earning potential and the opportunity to develop your career within the renewable energy sector.

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Sales Executive – Commercial Solar

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