We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to drive the continued growth and commercial success of our distributed energy initiatives. This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering revenue growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening client engagement.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping our go-to-market strategy and leading the development of bespoke solar PV solutions for commercial clients, ensuring best-in-class delivery across the project lifecycle.
Greenvolt is a renewable energy company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition through sustainable solutions. We are proudly 100% green, operating across Biomass, Wind & Solar Utility Scale, and Distributed Generation, with a strong commitment to people, the planet, and society.
Responsibilities
Commercial Sales and Client Management
- Lead and manage the full commercial sales lifecycle from initial enquiry through to contract award and handover.
- Drive client engagement, solution positioning, pricing strategy, and commercial negotiations to secure new business.
- Identify, qualify, and convert opportunities across key sectors (SMEs, corporates, and public sector).
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including clients, developers, architects, and engineers.
Solution Development
- Oversee technical assessments and client consultations in collaboration with the engineering team to ensure solutions are both technically robust and commercially viable.
- Undertake preliminary basic irradiance, shading, and loss factor calculations to support solution design and financial modelling
- Ensure all proposed solutions align with regulatory standards, financial models, and client requirements.
- Collaborate with engineers/designers to develop system layouts, energy yield forecasts, and technical solutions that are aligned with regulatory and financial standards.
Proposal, Tender and Contract Management
- Lead the development and delivery of high-quality proposals, tenders, and commercial offers in collaboration with sales engineering and pre-construction teams.
- Take ownership of commercial negotiations, contracts, and agreements, working closely with legal, procurement, and operations.
- Advise and support clients in evaluating ROI and accessing relevant financial incentives and grant opportunities.
Performance Monitoring and Strategy
- Manage and maintain a strong sales pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking of opportunities, forecasts, and conversion rates via CRM systems.
- Report on sales performance, pipeline health, and key account activity.
- Provide market insights on customer needs, competitor activity, and pricing strategy to support business growth.
Sales Process and Market Engagement
- Report on sales performance, pipeline health, and key account activity.
- Provide market insights on customer needs, competitor activity, and pricing strategy to support business growth.
- Achieve agreed sales targets.
- Support in any other duties which may encompass the role.
The job description is intended as a guideline and may evolve over time to meet the needs of the role and the organization
Qualifications:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Business, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Environmental Science, or a related discipline is essential. A master’s qualification is desirable.
- Additional qualifications in business, sales, or project management are desirable.
- Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies is essential; knowledge of solar PV systems is an advantage.
- Experience delivering contracts under FIDIC and/or NEC frameworks is desirable.
- Proven experience within the construction or engineering sector is essential.
- 7–10 years’ experience in technical sales or business development, ideally within renewable energy or engineering services.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the full sales lifecycle, from client engagement through to contract close.
- Experience preparing and managing tenders for public and/or large-scale private sector projects.
- Strong commercial acumen, including contract negotiation and working with legal and procurement teams.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel across Ireland as required.
- Full right to work in UK.
- Flexibility to attend industry events and client engagements outside standard business hours where required.