CEO Solar PV, France. €120K-€150K+Bonus+Benefits
My client is a leading German module producer and over a number of years have built up a strong track record in the manufacturing of crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic(PV) modules. Part of their expansion plans involve expanding their operations in France and the surrounding French speaking regions, so they seek an energetic, highly-organized individual, who has a proven track record in business development and opening new markets in the solar PV industry. The CEO for France will have full operational responsibility for France and the surrounding French speaking regions and will be responsible for the profit and loss(P&L) of the business, managing the team and ensuring its sustained growth.
Core Criteria:
My client is seeking a CEO for the France & the surrounding French speaking regions with a strong technical and commercial background and a strong track record in solar PV.
Responsibilities:-
- Full responsibility of the commercial, technical and organisational interests in France
- Profit & Loss responsibility
- Overseeing the entire operation, business management, planning, invoicing, parts procurement and managing the facility
- Maintaining and developing existing and new clients and fostering effective relationships with key stake-holders and decision makers
- Direct the support services department’s activities to achieve the objectives established in the company’s Strategic Plan
- Develop and/or maintain and improve business relations with all existing and potential customers of the company
- Negotiating terms and closing deals
- Ensure all deals meet revenue and margin expectations
- Develop and manage all key accounts
- Initiated strategic move to higher value add products and markets
- Developed the business in new markets
- Lobbying with administrative and political authorities
- Financial reporting to HQ in Germany
Requirements:-
- You will have at least 3-5years of management and business development and/or sales experience in the solar industry, with an excellent track record and 4-7 years all around leadership experience
- Must have strong educational background (MBA would be desirable)
- Proficient with making impactful presentations
- Proven ability to communicate across all levels of an organization
- Ability to work under deadline pressure and deliver high quality results
- Proven track record in solar business development and growth
- Good understanding of regulatory requirements in the solar industry in France
- Ability to manage multiple projects in an environment of constantly changing priorities
- Ability to work independently
Key Skills:
Solar PV, management experience, business development, sales, team leadership, fluency in French & good level of spoken English
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