National Sales Manager - Ireland at Solen Energy Ireland in Ireland

Role Overview

Solen Energy Ireland is seeking an ambitious, commercially driven National Sales Manager to lead and grow our sales activities across Ireland. This role is responsible for developing strategic customer relationships, driving profitable revenue growth, managing key accounts, and identifying new business opportunities within the renewable energy market.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Irish solar and wider renewable energy sector, excellent commercial acumen, and the ability to build long-term relationships with installers, EPCs, electrical contractors, developers, and trade partners.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in an ambitious and fast-growing renewable energy distribution business.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Leadership & Growth

• Deliver annual sales, profit and market share targets across the Irish market.
• Develop and execute a national sales strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across target customer segments.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline management and reporting.

Key Account Management

• Develop and strengthen relationships with strategic customers and national accounts.
• Create account development plans to increase customer spend and retention.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key customers.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing frameworks within company guidelines.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery.

Market Development

• Promote Solen Energy's portfolio of solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and energy management solutions.
• Work closely with supplier partners to identify growth opportunities.
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and customer forums.
• Support marketing initiatives and lead generation activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, procurement, technical support and customer service teams.
• Ensure effective communication of customer requirements and market intelligence.
• Support product launches and strategic growth initiatives.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience within the solar PV, renewable energy, electrical wholesale, energy storage, EV charging or related industries.
• Demonstrated success in B2B sales and business development.
• Proven experience managing and growing key accounts.
• Experience working with contractors, installers, distributors, developers or electrical wholesalers.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Highly organised with excellent planning and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage a national territory.
• Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities.
• Results-oriented with a track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within solar PV distribution preferable or related commercial experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of battery storage, EV charging and wider renewable energy technologies.
• Existing network within the Irish renewable energy sector.
• Experience working with international manufacturers and supplier partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Renewable Energy or related discipline preferred but not mandatory.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Right to work in Ireland.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue growth.
• Gross margin performance.
• Key account retention and growth.
• New customer acquisition.
• Sales pipeline development.
• Forecast accuracy.
• Customer satisfaction and engagement.
• Market share growth within target segments.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: On the road