Sales Manager - Energy Storage & Solar (UK)

Location: UK (Home-based)
Department: UK Sales
Reports to: Head of Sales / Regional Director

The Opportunity

Viridis Talent is partnering with a global renewable energy manufacturer that is scaling its UK residential offering across battery storage, inverters and smart energy solutions.

We're searching for a Sales Manager to drive commercial growth, build strong installer and distributor relationships, and expand market presence across the UK. This is a high-impact commercial role focused on channel development, partner acquisition and sales strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities

📈 Sales & Channel Growth

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Drive sales of residential ESS, inverters, and energy management products across distributors and installer networks

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Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets

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Develop new channel partners and strengthen existing accounts

🤝 Installer & Distributor Engagement

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Build and maintain strong relationships with top installers, wholesalers and buying groups

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Conduct product walkthroughs, commercial presentations, and business development meetings

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Support partners with product positioning, pricing strategies and sales enablement

🎯 Market Development

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Identify new opportunities in the UK residential energy storage and PV market

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Provide insights into customer needs, competitor activity and market trends

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Work closely with marketing to support campaigns, launches and field events

🧠 Internal Collaboration

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Align closely with technical support teams to ensure smooth onboarding, training and after-sales support

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Work with product and R&D teams to provide market feedback on UK residential requirements

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Support forecasting, budgeting and commercial planning

Requirements

Experience

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Proven track record in residential solar PV, ESS, or electrical hardware sales

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Strong network across installers, wholesalers, or distributors in the UK

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Experience achieving and exceeding sales targets in a competitive market

Skills

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Confident communicator with strong commercial instincts

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Skilled in presenting, negotiating and partner relationship management

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Understanding of residential PV/ESS technical fundamentals (inverters, batteries, installs)

Other

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UK driving licence

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Willingness to travel to customer sites, events and partner meetings nationwide

Why This Role?

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Join a fast-growing manufacturer with premium residential ESS & PV solutions

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Shape UK channel strategy at a time of rapid market expansion

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Strong earning potential and long-term development opportunities