At SMA America, we believe in Energy that Changes. Since 1981, SMA has been developing innovative solar technology with a purpose -- making the installation, operation, and maintenance of photovoltaic power plants simpler, more reliable, safer and more cost effective. In the meantime, we’ve also been collecting awards as a great place to work, providing growth opportunities to our employees, and challenging conventional thought.
The Strategic Sales Manager is responsible for driving Sales of company Solar Inverter Equipment and Services to targeted key Strategic Accounts (Solar Project Developers, EPCs, Utilities, End Users, IPPs, Asset Owners) within the assigned territory. Comprehensive Account Management and New Business Development role requiring excellent Senior-level relationship-building skills, proven track record of demonstrable sales success closing major big-ticket heavy equipment deals with extended sales cycles and solutions selling. Position entails coordinating, facilitating, and managing all activities for selected target customers.
Primary duties / responsibilities
Develops a thorough understanding of customer strategies, priorities, organization, and methodologies. Develops effective long-term strategic plans to capture majority project pipeline share and maximize sales revenue and project win opportunities.
Develops strong relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, with solid communication and interpersonal skills at all relevant levels throughout internal and target organizations and functional departments. Excellent collaborative team-player mentality required.
Actively drives sales performance, logging activities in online systems with thorough organization skills and direct management reporting.
Implements and improves sales cycle systems and processes as required to drive improved effectiveness and profitability.
Develops comprehensive short and long-term sales strategies for all product types across the Large Scale segment for target territory and customer base.
Actively owns, drives, and manages monthly pipeline business forecast and addresses any issues for successful, timely company and customer resolution.
Attendance at suitable Trade Shows, Conferences, Seminars, and industry events as required.
Other duties as may be required or assigned.
Required training (type / duration / field / additional training)
Bachelor’s degree in a technical and/or commercial field or equivalent experience is required. Masters/Post Grad training, certification, Renewable Energy qualifications preferred.
Preferred relevant professional experience (type / duration)
10 years’ sales and business management experience in advanced technology industries with engineering bias.
Proven track record of managing large, complex customers in cross-functional matrix environments with lengthy design, qualification sales cycles and multiple decision-makers.
Other specialized skills
Solid knowledge of strategic and solutions selling; Major Account Management experience.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required. German and Spanish language skills are a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Proficiency with standard industry management programs (SFDC, SharePoint…).
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well independently in a remote team structure.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Expect around 25 - 50% domestic travel.
Additional Information:
- Then compensation range for this position is: $129,000 - $167,000 annually.
- Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision with $0 premium options, 401k with match, advanced training and education opportunities, etc.
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What We Do
Innovative and sustainable key technologies are prerequisites for renewable energy supply. More than 3,000 employees from 18 countries work to ensure that SMA is actively helping to promote the production and development of PV system technology worldwide.
SMA is the only inverter manufacturer worldwide that offers the right inverter for every module type and system size ; for small residential systems, medium-sized commercial systems and large-scale plants; grid-connected photovoltaic systems; and off-grid and hybrid systems.
SMA also develops technologically leading system solutions and is on the leading edge of the energy of the future, in areas such as intelligent optimization of self-consumption, grid integration of solar power and integration of batteries for more effective use of renewable energies.
The intention of this LinkedIn profile is to share expert knowledge in inverter technology, interesting reference projects and new products in the field of commercial and large-scale solar power plants and to discuss today’s and future energy supply structures and solutions. We are looking forward to your comments, questions and feedback.
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