GCS Associates
Business Development Manager
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Position: Business Development Manager - Solar PV & Renewables
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Region: Southern England
Sector: Solar Systems
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Company Car / Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Business Development Manager - Solar PV & Renewables
The Opportunity
Our client is a leading national distributor of building materials, construction products, and renewable energy solutions, with significant investment being made into the continued expansion of its Solar PV division.
As a result of this growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales across Southern England, developing relationships with both existing and new customers while identifying opportunities across the residential and commercial construction sectors.
This is a highly autonomous role, offering the chance to take ownership of an established territory, develop strategic customer relationships, and play a key part in the growth of one of the business's fastest-growing product categories.
The Role
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for growing sales of Solar PV and renewable energy solutions throughout Southern England.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Developing new business while maximising opportunities within existing accounts.
- Selling Solar PV systems, renewable energy products, and associated construction solutions.
- Building Long-term Relationships With
- Solar PV installers
- Roofing contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Builders' merchants
- Main contractors
- Property developers
- Housing Associations
- Local Authorities
- Regional and National Housebuilders
- Identifying specification and project opportunities from enquiry through to completion.
- Delivering technical and commercial presentations to customers.
- Working closely with internal technical, product management, and branch teams to ensure exceptional customer support.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and new renewable technologies to identify growth opportunities.
- Maintaining an accurate sales pipeline and delivering against agreed sales targets.
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The Person
We're keen to speak with ambitious sales professionals who enjoy building relationships, developing new business, and growing key customer accounts.
Applications Are Welcomed From Candidates Currently Working As a
- Business Development Manager
- Area Sales Manager
- Key Account Manager
- Regional Sales Manager
- Technical Sales Manager
Experience within Solar PV would be advantageous, however, we would also welcome applications from candidates selling:
- Renewable energy products
- Battery storage systems
- Roofing products
- Electrical products
- Building materials
- Construction products
- Building envelope products
- Technical construction solutions
You'll ideally have experience working with customers such as solar installers, roofing contractors, electrical contractors, builders' merchants, developers, housebuilders, local authorities, or main contractors.
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We're Looking For Someone Who Can Demonstrate
- A successful track record in business development, technical sales, or account management.
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills.
- The ability to build relationships with stakeholders at every level.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach and excellent territory management skills.
- A genuine interest in renewable energy and sustainable construction.
Product knowledge can be developed through training. Our client is focused on recruiting an ambitious, commercially driven individual with the desire to build a long-term career within the renewable energy sector.
The Package
- £60,000-£65,000 basic salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension
- Excellent benefits package
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Genuine career progression within a growing renewable energy business
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If you're an experienced Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Technical Sales Manager, or sales professional with experience in Solar PV, renewable energy, roofing products, electrical products, construction products, building materials, or related technical products, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading organisation, develop your career within one of the UK's fastest-growing renewable energy sectors, and make a real impact across Southern England.
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