Sales Partnership Lead - Solar Thermal

Role

Climate17 are working alongside a British renewable energy design and engineering business, leading the way in global innovation in Solar Thermal and solar PVT with a mission to change energy for good.
Owing to growth, they are actively searching for a Sales Partnership Lead who will strive to partner with forward-thinking organisations to transform carbon-intensive heating into sustainable Solar Thermal.  The successful candidate will be instrumental in growing their international Partner network and the sales generated within them.
Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Commercial with establishing Partnership sales goals that align with overall business objectives and growth.
• To identify and sell to suitable Partners in core markets (UK and internationally).
• Help potential Partners understand the benefits of the technology and future sales opportunities as they help their customers work towards a zero-carbon future.
• Provide our Partners with the training and tools on how to sell Virtu products in their own markets.
• Work closely with the Partnerships Strategy Lead to establish strong and successful ongoing Partner relationships.

Requirements

• Desire to consistently close deals and hit sales targets whilst always looking for the next opportunity.
• Ability to work efficiently whilst managing multiple priorities and working to defined Sales targets
• Connect fully with company goals and values and are committed to developing and continuing the philosophy that supports them.
• Worked in a Sales role for a minimum of 5 years.
• You will be able to demonstrate how your sales process offers a solution tailored to the customer’s needs.
• You will have worked to ambitious Sales targets and will be able to show how you prioritise opportunities that lead to the most successful projects.
• You will have worked within the Energy, Renewable or Green Tech space.

• Knowledge about Solar Thermal technology and application - Desirable
• In a previous role you will have sold to Partner network, and will be able to show how this has enabled business growth - Desirable
• Experience of working within an entrepreneurial environment - Desirable
• European languages – Desirable

Location:          London area – hybrid working available
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
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