Our client is a global technology leader in renewable energy solutions, operating in more than 170 countries and supporting the energy transition through advanced power electronics, smart energy management, and digital technologies.
We are seeking a Sales Director South Europe to lead and expand inverter and power conversion system (PCS) sales across the South European market.
This role will be responsible for driving regional sales strategy, managing a team of sales managers across multiple European territories, and building strong relationships with key customers in the energy sector. The position plays a critical role in achieving revenue, growth, and profitability targets across the region.
The successful candidate will bring strong experience in the European energy sector, proven leadership in managing high-performing sales teams, and a solid technical understanding of power electronics and energy infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of regional sales managers responsible for inverter, PCS, and related power electronics solutions across Europe.
- Drive regional sales growth and deliver against annual revenue and profitability targets.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers and partners in the European energy and solar sectors.
- Develop and execute account penetration strategies to expand business with both existing and new customers.
- Oversee sales forecasting, supply planning, and inventory coordination in collaboration with operations teams.
- Collaborate closely with global headquarters and EMEA stakeholders to support regional business objectives.
- Work cross-functionally with other business units to develop integrated solution offerings, including combined hardware packages and system solutions.
- Lead negotiations of major framework agreements with strategic accounts.
- Represent the company at industry events, trade fairs, and customer engagements across Europe.
- Maintain strong knowledge of market trends, competitor products, and developments in power electronics and energy storage markets.
- Monitor regulatory developments and market dynamics impacting the renewable energy and storage sectors.
- Ensure smooth coordination with internal teams for order processing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering preferred; alternatively Business Administration with a strong technical background.
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing sales teams.
- Strong background in power electronics, inverters, or energy storage technologies.
- Well-established network within the European solar or renewable energy sector.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience with value-based selling and strategic account development.
- Strong understanding of different stakeholders within the solar and energy ecosystem.
- Proficiency with MS Office and CRM systems.
- Willingness to travel across South Europe.
- Fluent English required; additional European languages are a plus.