Greenvolt Next is committed to Distributed Energy Generation, one of the key drivers of the energy transition and a fundamental solution for reducing energy costs. With partnerships across Europe, we combine local market expertise with an international vision to deliver innovative and sustainable energy solutions to our customers.
We are looking for a Business Development / Sales Manager to support our commercial growth by identifying new business opportunities and managing the full sales cycle with industrial, commercial and tertiary-sector clients.
The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and acquiring new customers, building long-term business relationships, and promoting Greenvolt Next’s energy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and expand the customer portfolio through business development, prospecting and networking activities.
- Identify and qualify commercial opportunities within the Industrial & Commercial (I&C) segment, with a primary focus on Large Accounts.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation through negotiation and contract closing.
- Analyse customers’ energy needs and propose high-value solar PV and energy solutions.
- Collaborate closely with technical and engineering teams to develop tailored commercial proposals.
- Prepare presentations, commercial offers and business cases.
- Monitor market trends, competitors and developments in the energy regulatory landscape.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers, partners, consultants and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure the achievement of assigned revenue and margin targets.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in sales or business development roles within the renewable energy sector.
- Previous experience in solar PV, energy efficiency, ESCo or energy services.
- Proven experience managing medium and large B2B customers
- Strong knowledge of the Italian solar PV market and its commercial dynamics.
- Good understanding of business models related to self-consumption, PPAs, EPC contracts and energy services.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex commercial negotiations.
- Results-driven mindset with a strong focus on business development.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent command of Excel and PowerPoint, as well as experience using CRM systems
- University degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
- Fluent Italian.
- Good command of English
This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role
We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in sales or business development within the renewable energy sector
- Experience in solar PV, energy efficiency, ESCo, or energy services
- Experience managing medium and large B2B customers
- Strong knowledge of the Italian solar PV market and its commercial dynamics
- Understanding of self-consumption, PPAs, EPC contracts, and energy services business models
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex commercial negotiations
- Results-driven mindset with a strong focus on business development
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent command of Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using CRM systems
- University degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
- Fluent Italian
- Good command of English
- Must be based in Ireland
What We Do
We are a 100% renewable energy Group with the purpose of creating sustainable value from the sun, wind, and forests, for the benefit of society, shareholders, and employees. Our operations span across 20 geographies in Europe, North America, and Asia, in three core business areas: - Sustainable Biomass – producing energy from forest residues and urban waste wood through 7 power plants in Portugal and the UK. - Utility-Scale – developing large-scale wind, solar PV, and storage projects in several European markets, the USA, and Japan, with a total pipeline of 9.3 GW. - Distributed Generation – focusing on B2B solutions for the installation, maintenance, and financing of solar PV for individual and collective self-consumption, as well as electric mobility, LED, rooftops, carports, and batteries, in several geographies across Europe and Indonesia. Greenvolt Group is increasingly recognized in the global market as a major player in the promotion and development of renewable energy solutions, with more than 900 employees from over 40 different nationalities worldwide.
