On behalf of a world-famous and premium Solar PV manufacturer, AD Energy is in search of a Sales Director - Italy.
My client are a household name in the Solar systems market, and continue to grow at a very fast pace.
Italy continues to be a huge market in 2026 and beyond, and with a growing team already, this is an exciting growth phase for the business hence we require a dynamic and commercially- minded professional to help boost and grow the market share they already have.
The Sales Director will be tasked to establish, develop, and maintain prosperous business relations with medium and large wholesalers and EPCs/Developers, as well as Utilities.
This is focussed on growth and obtaining market share.
This position will be a permanent Italian employment opportunity and will be based mainly in a home-office. On offer is a competitive salary, strong bonus, company car, working tools, health care, and pension.
Your Duties:
* Facilitate in executing the regional sale business plan in Italy
* Staying close to market activities and trends to evaluate sales strategy in Italy
* Keep abreast of solar market, suggest and pursue sale opportunities in region
* Continually establish and develop business relationships with medium and large wholesalers and EPCs
* Carry out and coordinate pre-sales activities, and win large, Mutli MW deals for equipment supply
* Create sales and technical quotations for clients
* Forge business relationships with new clients and negotiate and close terms
* Lead, develop and expand a team of top class sales professionals
* Actively extend your personal and professional solar pv network with relevant partners in the solar and pv market: funders, consultants, and developers
* Possess a complete knowledge of the solutions and be a brand advocate
Your Skills and Experience:
* Hold a technical disciplined degree: Energy, Power, Electronics, Engineering alike
* Possess a minimum of 7 years technical sales and commercial leadership experience with the Italian Solar PV market
* Must be able to demonstrate a good track record of sales target achievement, understanding of how to grow market share
* A strong knowledge of the solar and photovoltaic technology array
* Direct experience in sales management with distributors and installers
* A strong foundation network with EPCs, Developers and funders
* A great technical aptitude, ability to process technical information and present or explain to clients
* Must have fluent language ability in Italian and English,
* Must be flexible, wiling to travel across the Country
* Show an engaging and charismatic character
* Ability to close deals and business negotiations
* Have a business forward and hunter type nature
* Most be highly motivated and an independent work
* Able to work in a rapid, high-pressure, and international environment
* Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
If this position is of interest, please make an application with your up to date CV directly to: