Solar Representative (Trade) – Job Overview
We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Solar Representative (Trade) to join our growing team. The role is focused on developing and managing relationships with trade customers, including solar installers, electrical contractors, roofing companies and other renewable energy professionals.
As a Solar Representative, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with existing trade customers, and promoting our range of solar PV, battery storage and renewable energy products. You will act as a key point of contact for customers, providing product guidance, competitive pricing and a high level of service.
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in renewable energy and ideally experience within the solar, electrical, construction or trade industry. You should be confident communicating with customers, comfortable working towards sales targets, and able to identify opportunities to grow accounts and increase sales.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with trade customers and installers.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the solar and renewable energy market.
- Promote solar PV, battery storage and associated renewable energy products.
- Manage and grow an existing customer base while actively generating new accounts.
- Provide customers with product information, quotations and commercial support.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable products and solutions.
- Achieve agreed sales, revenue and margin targets.
- Keep up to date with industry developments, products, technologies and market trends.
- Work closely with internal sales, operations and technical teams to ensure excellent customer service.
- Follow up leads, quotations and customer enquiries to maximise conversion.
- Attend trade events, customer visits and industry meetings where required.
- Maintain accurate records of customer activity and sales opportunities within the company CRM.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in sales, account management or a trade-focused commercial role.
- Ideally, experience within solar, renewable energy, electrical, roofing or construction.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to winning new business.
- Comfortable working towards sales targets and KPIs.
- Good understanding of customer needs and the ability to provide practical solutions.
- Organised, self-motivated and able to manage your own workload.
- A genuine interest in renewable energy and the transition towards cleaner energy solutions.
What You’ll Get
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing renewable energy business and play an important role in expanding its trade customer network. You will have the opportunity to develop long-term customer relationships, work with a range of industry professionals and contribute directly to the growth of the business.
Salary: Competitive basic salary + OTE (On-Target Earnings)Role: Solar Representative – TradeIndustry: Solar / Renewable EnergyEmployment: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road