Sales Director

Location: Ancona, Marche, Italy

Company: JR Italy

Client / Employer: AD Energy Recruitment

Job Summary

On behalf of a world-famous and premium Solar PV manufacturer, AD Energy Recruitment is searching for a Sales Director – Italy to lead growth and capture market share across the Italian Solar systems market.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate execution of the regional sales business plan in Italy.
• Stay close to market activities and trends to evaluate and adjust sales strategy.
• Keep abreast of the solar market, suggest and pursue sales opportunities in the region.
• Continually establish and develop business relationships with medium and large wholesalers, EPCs, and developers.
• Carry out and coordinate pre‑sales activities, and win large, multi‑MW deals for equipment supply.
• Create sales and technical quotations for clients.
• Forge business relationships with new clients, negotiate, and close terms.
• Lead, develop and expand a team of top‑class sales professionals.
• Actively extend personal and professional solar‑PV network with relevant partners, funders, consultants, and developers.
• Be a brand advocate, possessing complete knowledge of solutions.

Qualifications

• Hold a technical degree in Energy, Power, Electronics, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of technical sales and commercial leadership experience within the Italian Solar PV market.
• Track record of achieving sales targets and growing market share.
• Strong knowledge of solar and photovoltaic technology.
• Direct experience in sales management with distributors and installers.
• Strong foundation network with EPCs, developers, and funders.
• Technical aptitude, ability to process and present technical information to clients.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Flexible and willing to travel across the country.
• Engaging and charismatic character.
• Deal‑closing and business negotiation skills.
• Hunter type nature, highly motivated, and independent.
• Ability to work in a rapid, high‑pressure, and international environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

This permanent Italian employment opportunity offers competitive salary, strong bonus, company car, working tools, health care, and pension. The role will be based primarily in a home‑office.