Solar Energy jobs in Accrington

An excellent career development opportunity for an Internal Sales Manager (Renewables) based at the Preston Branch of this leading electrical wholesaler, offering an excellent basic salary and benefits package.

As a firm supporter of continuing professional development and nurturing talent, excellent career progression prospects are also available for candidates that demonstrate business savvy, hard work and determination to succeed.

The Role of Internal Sales Manager (Renewables) :

• Chasing none traders
• Continually identifying and developing new business accounts
• Selling branch promotions over the phone
• Dealing with customer enquires
• Working as part of a tightly-knit branch team to achieve high standards of business excellence
• To be successful in the role, you MUST be a self-starter

Essential:

• Hardworking and ambitious
• The ability to sell products and services effectively
• Excellent communication and customer care skills (face-to-face and via the telephone)
• The ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• The ability to independently plan, organise and work to tight deadlines
• A smart and presentable appearance
• A great team player
• A valid UK driving licence

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Ability to create and interpret solar PV system designs.
• Experience producing quotations for domestic and commercial solar projects.
• Strong understanding of solar PV products, battery storage systems, EV charging and associated renewable technologies.
• Ability to provide technical support and guidance to customers and colleagues.
• Proven internal sales or account management experience within the electrical wholesale or renewables sector.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and secure sales opportunities.
• Experience using solar design and quotation software would be advantageous.

About Us: With over 50 years experience in the electrical wholesale industry, we are an energetic organisation that is part of a very successful European business. With a network of over 400 trading branches across continental Europe, and over 100 branches currently open in the UK (with a plan to have 300 open in the next 10 years), there has never been a better time to get on board.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent career development opportunities with the potential to progress to an External Sales Manager for the right candidate
• Starting salary negotiable subject to experience
• Commencing on 20 days holiday per annum (full time employees) plus Bank Holidays increasing with each completed years’ service up to 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• 42½ hours per week
• Monday-Friday (with occasional Saturday’s)
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Brilliant opportunities to take on more responsibility and long term career prospects

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

No Agencies Please.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person