Director of Business Development – Utility Solar PV

AD Energy are collaborating with an International solutions provider in the Solar PV market. We are about to start a search for a leadership individual, to launch a Utility Scale PV Business unit.

With them currently being leaders in the Commercial and Domestic market, now is the time to start a new foray into the large scale market.

Below is an outline of what we need:

· Reporting to the CEO

· Undertake deep market research for strategy refinement and business planning

· Create and execute a global plan to lead us to become the leader in the Utility scale market

· Work closely with product teams to ensure the correct portfolio of products

· Build and lead a world class team across Sales, and BD for the Utility scale market

· Full control of commercial opportunities and business in the region

· Coordination of commercial and technical project bids

· Utilise knowledge of power and energy sector for business opportunities: grid operators, IPP, EPC, Energy projects etc..

· Secure and develop Large Scale PV projects in local region, and then internationally

· Lead a team that can design projects and make business proposals to the relevant parties

· Commercial evaluation of new business, first in the USA and then Internationally

· Negotiation of development, SPA, EPC, O&M, PPA and project sales contract

· Maintain excellent working relations with all parties

· Coordinate internal and external support for sales , business development, project delivery, marketing and technical service

Key Requirements:

· At least 10 years of Utility scale solar experience, in an international environment

· Experience of starting and/or leading a Utility scale BU

· Business development and technical leadership experience

· Product Management experience in the MW Solar market

· A background in securing MW solar projects, in the US

· International exposure-working with cross boarder colleagues and customers

· Highly driven and results orientated

· Strong business acumen and communication skills

· Must be customer focused and deliver service to customer

· Willingness to travel- flexibility to travel

· Must be professionally proficient in English

On offer is a fantastic basic salary, with an uncapped bonus and unrivalled career progression plan. Please get in touch to discuss confidentially.