Account Manager | Sandwich, Kent

FULLTIME

This is a fantastic opportunity for a person who is looking to learn, develop and establish themselves within the renewable energy sector. This role will be office based, where full training in sales will be provided. If you are looking to be a part of a successful solar company which offers training, development and progression, please apply!

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Responsibilities:

Working in a team of Account Managers to drive sales in both new and existing accounts. This includes meeting new clients preparing and hosting training sessions and being a representative of the company;
Make PV designs, quotations, and order preparations;
Increase sales throughout our distributors by showing installers the advantages of our mounting systems;
Delivering profitable growth, through the conversion of offers into orders;
Working closely with the colleagues from the Dutch head office;
Be aware of market trends/changes and look for opportunities;
Keeping up to date on new products, services, procedures and tools by self-learning and attending training and company meetings;
Dealing with logistical partners and overseeing stock orders coming in and out, ensuring operations runs smoothly.

Training:

Via inhouse and external training you will be educated in:

ERP software for processing orders;
Design software for designing PV projects;
Sales and presentation skills.

Person specification and requirements:

Degree Level Education;
Effective communication skills;
Strong sense of customer satisfaction;
Technical knowledge;
Experience or strong interest in sales;
Team player;
Accurate;
Planning and organising skills;
IT Skills (MS Office, Outlook);
Full UK driving license.

Who are we?

Van der Valk Solar Systems is one of the fastest growing companies in the solar industry. A young and dynamic team that focuses entirely on the development and production of mounting systems for solar panels on pitched roofs, flat roofs and open fields. Van der Valk Solar Systems also has an office and warehouse in the UK and Sweden and an office in Spain. We are part of Van der Valk Systemen, a worldwide household name in the field of innovative systems since 1963. High-quality products are developed and produced here at our 25,000 m2 business complex, using modern machinery and the latest technologies.

What do we offer?

We offer an excellent package of primary and secondary terms of employment with interesting education and development options. You will be part of an enthusiastic team with a lot of humour and drive. Room for own initiatives and responsibilities with the backup of a helpful team.

How to apply?

If you are interested in learning more, please send your CV and motivation in English to recruitment@valksystemen.nl or fill in the form below: