Senior Sales Manager in Großmehring

We are partnering with one of the fastest growing Tier 1 solar technology manufacturers in the world to appoint a Senior Sales Manager to drive its Commercial & Industrial (C&I) business across the DACH region.Residential solar demand across Europe is softening, while C&I demand is rising sharply. C&I already makes up around half of the business, and DACH is central to its growth plans, with Germany as Europe’s largest solar market alongside the strongly growing Austrian and Swiss markets. The business is also bringing solar and battery storage together as one integrated offer, so C&I customers can buy PV and BESS from a bankable manufacturer.This is a pure sales role. Your core mission is to build the business’s position with the EPCs and project developers who drive the DACH C&I market, and turn those relationships into significant volume. Full company details are shared with shortlisted candidates under confidentiality.The role:Market development and new businessIdentify, open and win business with C&I EPCs, project developers and installers across Germany, Austria and SwitzerlandMap the DACH C&I landscape and target the EPCs and developers with the strongest project pipelinesBuild and convert a strong pipeline of C&I module and integrated PV plus BESS opportunities, from first meeting through to signed contractWin the business a place on preferred supplier lists and framework agreements with key EPC and developer accountsAccount management and commercialOwn key accounts end to end, building senior relationships while managing day to day commercial activityNegotiate pricing, volume agreements, delivery schedules and project termsPosition the product’s efficiency, quality and bankability case against competing Tier 1 brandsLead the integrated solar and storage conversation with customers, working alongside the solutions team on technical proposalsInternal collaboration and reportingWork closely with the solutions, marketing and European HQ teams on forecasting, allocation, pricing and customer proposalsMaintain accurate CRM pipeline and forecast reporting against volume and revenue targetsFeed market, competitor and pricing intelligence from each DACH country back to European leadershipRepresent the business at industry events, trade shows and customer meetings across the regionWhat you will bring:5+ years of solar sales or business development experience, ideally with a Tier 1 module, inverter or energy storage manufacturerAn established, active network across DACH C&I EPCs and project developers, with named relationships you can bring to the business from day oneA sales track record weighted clearly towards C&I rather than residential, with proven MW volume deliveredStrong commercial skills in pricing, contract negotiation and closing project businessA solid understanding of the DACH C&I markets, including grid connection dynamics, the regulatory and subsidy frameworks in each country, and how C&I projects are developed and procuredBattery storage exposure, or a strong appetite to sell integrated PV and BESS solutionsA self-starting hunter mentality, comfortable opening doors and building a territory across multiple countriesFluent German and strong business EnglishBased in the DACH region, ideally Germany, with regular travel across Germany, Austria and SwitzerlandWhat is on offerBase salary of up to €160,000Performance related bonusCompany carA key role in the C&I growth of a world leading solar manufacturer, across one of Europe’s most important solar regionsA premium, high efficiency product and a growing integrated storage offerStrong backing from solutions, marketing and European HQ teamsApplications and conversations are handled in strict confidence. No details are shared with the client without your permission.#SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarJobs #CleanEnergy #BusinessDevelopment #DirectSales #SalesJobs #CISolar #CommercialSolar #DACH #Germany #Austria #Switzerland #SolarPower #EnergyTransition #Hiring #J-18808-Ljbffr