My client has been a global player in the energy market for over a decade and have developed, manufactured and operated over 20,000 MW throughout this time. They are a major player in the wind industry and have a global reputation for quality and understanding.
Position Overview:
My client requires a leading German speaking business development expert to lead the growth of the company in the on and offshore German market. This is a senior management position involving continued team development and company expansion through market connections and sales techniques. You will report directly to the Global Account Director and Director of Offshore in one of the most recognised wind companies in the world.
Responsibilities:-
Manage performance of your sales team and encourage them to perform to the highest standard achieving targets and requirements of the company
You will work closely with the development, projects, manufacturing and operations team in order to gain complete understanding of the company plans and developments in order to achieve strong growth figures
Through your team you will ensure that my client is a major part of the German wind industry
You will have exceptional contacts in the market having worked for some of the major players in the wind industry enabeling you to utilise these contacts and encourage business opportunities for the company
Ensure that my client is in the bid process for large scale onshore and offshore wind farm developments
Demonstrate ability to negotiate large scale contracts with a team of bid managers, sales managers and support staff
Team coordination at a national and international level
Education:-
Science or Engineering discipline degree minimum, with PHD or MSc preferable
Core Requirements:-
Must have 2-4 years business development or sales experience in the wind market
You must have 5-12 years experience in the wind industry on and/or offshore
Proven ability to communicate across all levels of an organization and work closely with VP level managers in a large international company
Ability to manage multiple large scale projects
General Requirement
Ability to travel internationally
Ability to manage multiple projects in an environment of constantly changing priorities
Ability to work independently but within tightly controlled business policies
Excellent ability to communicate and work in English and German is a must with the ability to communicate in other European languages a bonus
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