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Head of Sales – BESS & Solar | London
Location: London, UK
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Sales to lead the growth of our business across the UK Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar markets. This is a senior commercial leadership role for an individual with a strong track record of business development, strategic sales, and relationship management within the renewable energy or wider energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company’s sales and business development strategy across BESS and Solar.
- Lead the identification, development, and conversion of new commercial opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, IPPs, utilities, investors, EPCs, asset owners, and other key industry stakeholders.
- Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and consistent revenue growth.
- Lead commercial negotiations and oversee the sales process from initial engagement through to contract execution.
- Identify strategic partnerships and new routes to market.
- Provide market intelligence and commercial insight to the senior leadership team.
- Build, manage, and develop a high-performing sales team as the business scales.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and senior-level client meetings.
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Candidate Profile
We are looking for a commercially minded sales leader with:
- Significant senior-level sales or business development experience within BESS, Solar, renewable energy, or the wider energy sector.
- A strong understanding of the UK energy market and its commercial landscape.
- A proven track record of originating and closing complex, high-value transactions.
- An established network across developers, utilities, IPPs, investors, EPCs, and other relevant energy-sector organisations.
- Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience leading and developing sales teams.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing abilities.
- A strategic, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented approach.
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The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business operating at the forefront of the UK energy transition and to play a key role in shaping its commercial strategy and future growth. The successful candidate will have significant responsibility and autonomy, with the opportunity to build a high-performing sales function and establish long-term relationships across the BESS and Solar markets.
Location: London
Sector: Renewable Energy | BESS | Solar
Position: Head of Sales
Package: Competitive base salary + performance-related remuneration
If you are an established sales leader with a strong track record in the energy sector and are interested in discussing the opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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