Sales Manager £32-40,000 Sussex

Sales Manager £32-40,000 depending on experience

Sussexs Established and expanding solar energy installation company.   We design and install solar thermal and solar electric systems for domestic, public sector and commercial clients.Construction

Provide a high quality professional service with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
 Looking for an outstanding candidate to manage our Sussex branch.  Positive and motivated manager will have a good practical understanding of construction, sales, and renewable technologies enabling them to assist in the organization, coordination, and development of the sales and installation teams.

Job Description:

• Provide leadership to the team in Sussex
• Responsibility for branch financial control and meeting financial targets
• Assist with the management of branch HR function
• Manage sales team, plus develop and maintain relationships with key clients
• Overseeing job scheduling
• Ensuring all staff are managed and motivated to meet the company mission statement
• Ensuring compliance with Quality Management systems
• Ensure branch complies with all legal responsibilities, in the office and at installation sites under direction of H&S Manager
• Liaising with the managing director and ensure the branch is in line with companywide policy
• Assist in the development of all branches
• Maintaining a business culture that is in line with Southern Solar’s ethos.

Essential
• At least 2 years experience of management in a construction, installation or service related business.
• Strong team building and leadership, and people management skills
• A proven track record in sales to both domestic and public sector customers.
• Proven ability to manage a budget

 • Practical experience of general plumbing, electrical and building works (3-5 years on site experience).
• Knowledge of solar thermal and electric systems
• Ability to install solar electric and hot water systems

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent social and communication skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Ability to manage your own time effectively 
Desirable
• Management and leadership training
• Degree level qualification 2.2 or above
• Financial Control Training
• Sales Training
• Ability to install solar electric and hot water systems
• CSCS supervisor card

CHARACTER
Essential
• Proven ability to show leadership and vision
• Proven track record in managing projects, people and self
• Proactive attitude to problem solving
• Resposnive to the needs of others
• Self-confident

• Able to work a range of hours with occasional overnight stays
• Enthusiasm for renewable energies
• Full clean driving licence.

Benefits and Remuneration

• A salary of £32k-40k depending on experience (for a 45 hour week).
• Company bonus scheme
• Training opportunities
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Option on company pension
• Mobile phone
• Company vehicle or 45p/mile allowance