Remote Sales Manager Utilities (UK & Ireland) @ Trina Solar

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with market conditions, ESG standards, and client supply chain requirements.
  • Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and sector developments
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, IPPs, developers and EPC
  • Lead marketing efforts for utility-focused funds, including roadshows and investor presentations.
  • Facilitate connections between funders, IPPs, developers, and EPCs, supporting deals through the entire fulfilment phase in collaboration with internal teams (Contract Management, Fulfilment, and Claims).
  • Promote and sell Trinasolar’s integrated solutions, including PV modules, mounting structures/trackers, and BESS.
  • Expand sales coverage in the UK and Ireland by developing business with IPPs, utilities and institutional clients and providing high-quality service to both new and existing accounts.
  • Identify, negotiate, and manage key accounts, overseeing the full sales cycle from forecasting to delivery and payment collection.
  • Coordinate with customers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and resolve order-related topics.
  • Maintain close communication with key accounts to understand their pipeline and support needs, organizing internal resources accordingly.
  • Analyze customer data and trends, producing regular reports.
  • Report all account activities to the Regional Team Lead on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, using CRM tools such as Salesforce
  • Represent the company at local and national exhibitions and conferences.
  • Stay informed on competitor activity and market benchmarks, providing strategic insights and rolling forecasts.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within an international company.
  • Demonstrated experience in project finance for solar PV, including existing relationships with investors, developers, utilities, and EPCs.
  • Proven background in the utility-scale sector, ideally with exposure to renewable energy and solar PV.
  • Proficient in CRM tools, particularly Salesforce.
  • Strong customer-centric mindset with a focus on satisfaction and service quality.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
  • Skilled in negotiating supply contracts and working with manufacturers, with a solid understanding of global supply chain dynamics.
  • Based in London or the Greater London Area (mandatory), with responsibility for the UK and Ireland markets.
  • Energetic and proactive, with a go-getter attitude and a passion for meeting clients and partners regularly.
  • Comfortable representing the company at major solar industry events.
  • Results-driven and eager to close deals, while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.
 
Language: Fluent in English, additional language is a plus

We offer you

  • A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style
  • The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.
  • An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued
  • Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe
  • Possibility for remote work
  • Qualified training and support with our buddy system
  • A detailed introduction to our product portfolio
  • Competitive salary and a great bonus structure
  • Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country