Work at Sinovoltaics

About Sinovoltaics Group: 
Sinovoltaics is a Dutch-German managed quality assurance and technical compliance consulting firm headquartered in Hong Kong and with offices in Shanghai, Lausanne (Switzerland) and Austin (USA), specialized in de-risking of solar photovoltaics, energy storage assets and investments. Sinovoltaics assists PV and BESS developers, EPCs, utilities, financiers, and insurance companies with execution of Zero Risk Solar & BESS projects, allowing companies to invest with confidence.

About the vacancy:
As our next International Sales Manager, you will establish Sinovoltaics in France and be responsible for expanding our local customer portfolio. Our clients are involved in the development of large-scale solar power and energy storage projects, including PV project developers, IPPs, Utilities, EPCs, and financiers. This means that you don’t necessarily need to live in France, but speak fluent French and regularly take on trips to France to meet potential clients. It is therefore important that you have a flexible, entrepreneurial, and driven personality with a go-getting mentality.

Responsibilities: 

• You are responsible for our success in France by meticulously preparing and building your sales pipeline. Identify high-potential targets and nurture them towards conversion while providing accurate forecasts to drive strategic decision-making;
• Hit and exceed sales targets. Prioritize your sales activities and engagements with prospects and clients to align seamlessly with our business aims and revenue objectives;
• Be the trusted advisor to your clients and prospects when it comes to best practices regarding Quality Control and Traceability/ESG topics in the solar and energy storage industry;
• You maintain meticulous records of all client interactions in our CRM software. Keeping these records up-to-date ensures a streamlined approach to managing client relationships and optimizing future engagements;
• Elevate our presence in the French market by creating compelling visibility among potential customers. Your efforts will contribute directly to achieving our ambitious sales targets and solidifying our position as a leader in the solar energy industry;
• Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring and reporting on market trends and intelligence. Your insights will inform our strategies and keep us agile in responding to evolving market dynamics;
• As a valued member of our team, you'll collaborate closely with colleagues, including Account Managers and Project Managers. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive impactful results and foster a culture of success.

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in business development and/or sales management within the solar energy and/or battery energy storage industry is required;
• You must be either living or willing to travel regularly to France to engage with clients and partners, strengthen relationships, and drive business growth;
• As the sole representative in France, you should thrive in an autonomous role and demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, responsibility, and initiative;
• We are looking for someone with a proactive approach and a strong sense of ownership, capable of identifying opportunities and driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit;
• You must possess a commercial mindset, with a proven ability to negotiate and secure the best deals for our company;
• A strong command of spoken and written English and French is essential for effective communication within our global team and the French market;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are crucial, particularly for engaging with C-level executives and decision-makers;
• You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be able to maintain composure and effectiveness even in high-pressure situations;
• A strong customer service attitude coupled with problem-solving skills is key to building lasting relationships and addressing client needs effectively;
• A bachelor's degree or higher education is required. An engineering degree would be advantageous.

Core Values: 

• Integrity: Integrity is choosing courage over comfort, and doing what is right over what is convenient.
• Curiosity: Curiosity is embracing the unknown and seeking competitive advantage in the unexplored.
• Ownership: Ownership is holding yourself accountable for your actions, before your actions hold onto you.
• Positive Mindset: A positive mindset is what turns an obstacle into opportunity and spins any hardship into growth.

Contact Us to Apply! 
If you're ready to take on this challenge and thrive in a role where your expertise and drive directly translate into measurable results, we want to hear from you.

Join us on this exciting journey towards a sustainable future! Your application can be submitted to: info@be-atwork.nl.