Solar Business Development Manager

Our client is a Fortune Global 500 company, and is the largest private sector company in India. They are seeking a Solar Business Development Manager to enter the European markets by utilising your expansive network in the solar industry in Europe.

Role:

Responsible for developing the solar business based on solar photovoltaic technology specifically for Spain and Europe
Work across the solar value chain in various new business/market development activities
Lead all strategic partnership activities with businesses
Identify and lead additional market development activities
Represent company's interests in customer negotiations, pursue key accounts among rural and urban household, commercial and industrial customers

Required knowledge and experience:

University/technical degree (BS, Masters or equivalent)
Significant experience in sales/business development in solar industry in a lead role, with extensive experience with commercial, governmental, utility and residential clients
Basic technical understanding of solar products; familiarity with renewable energy and climate technology and policy
Candidate should have proven analytical skill set and strategic mindset
Strong external focus with a passion for quality
Ability to effectively interface with customers
Experience with developing and implementing investment and business strategy
Proven ability to drive projects to closure in a heavily matrixed and global environment
Very strong process & programme management skills
Proven communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Be highly energetic and self-motivated and be comfortable working in a start-up environment
Willingness to travel - domestic and abroad
Fluent in English and Spanish, oral and written. Other European languages like German/ French are an added advantage as well as some Indian languages skills.

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