Sales Manager (Utility & Non-Utility)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Bulgaria - Home Based

Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage distributors, EPCs, Project Developers, Investors, Energy companies, IPPs, designers and other relevant companies in Bulgaria and further development in Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Moldova*, ensuring the growth of both direct and distribution partners
  • Establish and maintain strong business relationships with utility and distribution partners, expanding the company’s sales coverage across the given markets
  • Design, develop and implement the company’s sales plan in the region aligned with strategic objectives of Trina Solar
  • Identify, establish, and manage multi-tiered relationships with key accounts, including utilities and distribution partners, to ensure long-term business partnerships
  • Negotiate and follow up on contracts, ensuring alignment with customers’ needs and company objectives
  • Manage the entire selling process from forecasting to actual product delivery and payment collection for all your accounts, staying in close contact both with customers and the company’s related internal departments
  • Ensure effective reporting of all sales activities, business opportunities, competitor’s benchmarking, and market trends to the Sales Team Leaders on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis.
  • Represent the company in local and national exhibitions, conferences and events promoting all products of Trina Solar (Modules, Trackers/Fixed Tilt and BESS)
  • Coordinate with Back Office teams to ensure availability, timely delivery of products, and effective communication of stock status to customers
  • Handle logistic, financial, quality, and pre/post sales issues, including documentation such as Letters of Credit, Proforma invoices, and Bills of Lading.
  • Maintain close communication with customers, addressing topics related to orders, shipments, and ongoing service requirements
* focus countries may change based on the market and company need
Requirements
  • Minimum 4 years previous experience within a similar role in an international company
  • Proven expertise in selling technical B2B products, preferably in the renewable energy or solar industry
  • Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset
  • Target-driven, adaptable to change, and passionate about sales and solar/BESS with a dynamic and motivated approach.
  • Emphasizing Excellence and Creativity
  • Willingness to travel regularly
  • This role is home based remotely in Bulgaria
  • Fluent in written and spoken Bulgarian, English, and Russian. Knowledge of any additional European language is considered an advantage

We offer you
  • A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style
  • The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.
  • An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued
  • Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe
  • Possibility for remote work
  • Qualified training and support with our buddy system
  • A detailed introduction to our product portfolio
  • Competitive salary and a great bonus structure
  • Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country
About us
Trina Solar is an internationally recognized solar energy company. Our growing global presence includes regional headquarters in Switzerland, US, Japan and China with offices in Madrid, Munich, Milan, the UK, San Jose, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai, to provide our customers with timely, reliable service. 

As Trina Solar continues to expand its capacity, we are looking for talent who is passionate about solar energy. From research and development to sales and marketing to manufacturing and operations, Trina Solar looks for people who thrive in exciting, challenging and dynamic work environments to become a part of our dedicated team of professionals and contribute daily to bringing clean, reliable and cost effective solar energy solutions to customers around the globe. 

Join us in our mission to promote and develop solar energy as a source of clean, renewable energy for all.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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