Head of Sales - Smart Metering/Renewables

Location: Hybrid (Manchester)
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per year (+ commission, performance bonuses, £5,000 car allowance)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Our client is one of the UK's leading smart meter installation providers, partnering with major energy suppliers. As part of a newly structured and investment-backed group, they are expanding into renewable energy services, including large-scale installations, funded projects, and group management initiatives. Metering remains the foundation of their growth, and this role is crucial to driving future opportunities.

The Role

As Head of Sales, you'll lead our clients revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives, team leadership, and cultivating strong client relationships. You'll be responsible for achieving ambitious targets, scaling our sales operations, and contributing to the group's overall success.

Key Responsibilities

* Sales Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement effective sales strategies aligned with business goals.

* Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team.

* Client Relationship Management: Foster strong, lasting partnerships with clients.

* Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs and provide detailed reporting on sales performance.

* Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to drive business development and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

* Sales Expertise: 10+ years of sales experience, with 3-5 years in a leadership role.

* Industry Knowledge: Extensive experience in the energy sector, particularly in metering (MOP/MAP opportunities) and renewable energy.

* Proven Success: Demonstrated ability to exceed sales targets and grow market share.

* Leadership Skills: Strong ability to motivate, inspire, and scale high-performing teams.

* Tech Savvy: Proficient with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and sales productivity platforms.

* Strategic Vision: Combines big-picture thinking with tactical execution.

Why Join Us?

* 25 days holiday

* £5,000 car allowance

* Commission and performance bonuses

* Training and development opportunities

* Employee recognition and incentives

* Career progression in a growth-focused company

* Health & wellbeing program

* Free parking, tea, and coffee

* Excellent transport links (next to Pomona Metrolink)

Schedule

* Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts (no weekends)

Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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