Country Manager Germany

Our belief:

• At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody
• We strive to create the best possible experience for distributors, installers and end users
• That´s why our solar inverters, energy storage systems and EV chargers are easy-to-install, reliable and user friendly

Who We Are:

• Private equity-backed AISWEI is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions - providing the world with solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pumps, and energy management solutions.
• AISWEI has more than 15 years of expertise in R&D and manufacturing, with a strong technology heritage from both Germany and China
• With 18 GW of annual production volumes (2023), AISWEI is one of the largest manufacturers of solar string inverters worldwide
• AISWEI is operating under its own brand in China and its SOLPLANET brand internationally, and is trusted by leading global brands as an ODM service provider
• Our team passionately believe that that we are all fellow citizens of one planet, and we are truly honored about deploying our solutions to local societies worldwide - every day

Title:
Country Manager

Industry:
Photovoltaic, Solar Inverter, EV Charger

Primary Location:
Germany with occasional domestic and international travel

Employment Type:
Full-time

How you´ll help us:
As a Country Manager, you will

• Take ownership of the overall development and execution of the Company's strategic initiatives within your designated territory, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and objectives.
• Foster, cultivate, and develop strong and meaningful relationships with customers by thoroughly assessing their needs and preferences, accompanied by expert recommendations on the most suitable products, solutions, and services tailored specifically to meet those needs.
• Meticulously plan and execute diverse sales activities aimed at achieving order intake, net sales, and gross margin targets, while continuously monitoring performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and growth.
• Prepare detailed quotes and bidding proposals that reflect a deep understanding of client requirements, ensuring that accuracy and quality are maintained in all deliveries to uphold the Company's reputation for excellence.
• Negotiate contracts with customers with the utmost professionalism and business acumen, while closely following through on projects to guarantee satisfactory completion and adherence to client expectations.
• Prioritize customer satisfaction by maintaining strong and successful business relationships with both channel partners and customers, actively addressing and resolving any customer complaints and warranty issues that may arise, thereby reinforcing trust and loyalty.
• Manage strategically significant sales regions characterized by a demanding customer base, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to maximize engagement and sales opportunities.
• Represent the Company by attending trade shows, trade partner conferences, congresses, and forums, engaging with industry stakeholders to enhance visibility and promote the Company's offerings.
• Establish comprehensive sales plans for the territory and maintain an organized sales pipeline that is continually updated to achieve and exceed targets and quotas, ensuring consistency in performance and growth.

Requirements

Your background and skills:

• Bachelor or above business administration or technical degrees, preferably in electrical engineering, renewable energy, photovoltaic engineering, or similar disciplines.

• Native in German and business fluent in English.

• In-depth knowledge of the technical requirements for PV, energy storage systems,EV chargers in the distribution and/or utility scale segments, including product specifications, grid code requirements, competitive landscape, tender requirements etc.
• Ability to work independently and focused in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• More than 10 years experience in team management

Your attributes:

• Self-motivated and performance driven
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Can-do attitude and hands-on mindset
• Proactive, dynamic, solution and customer oriented

Benefits

What we offer:

• Giving you the unique opportunity to be part of a spirited and diverse team of passionate experts that work together within an exceptionally open-minded environment
• Assisting you in to develop, personally and professionally, to grow internally within an international environment which leverages your abilities, skills and expertise
• Providing you the unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious, energetic and rapidly growing Solplanet team with flat hierarchies, fast decision making and strong opportunities to successfully cultivate your long-term path within the renewable energy industry

We look forward to hearing from you

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