Head of Channel

Skills
Business PlanningCommercial PlanningCustomer AcquisitionEnglishLeadershipMarket ResearchNegotiation
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Degree educated in Electrical Engineering Power Electronics Energy or Renewables
  • Minimum 8 years local leadership experience in the Energy sector ideally Solar
  • Strong market knowledge and technical product understanding
  • Direct commercial experience in the Energy sector advantageous
  • Proven leadership and people management experience
  • Strong business acumen negotiation and communication skills
  • Strategic and flexible under pressure
  • Able to prioritise high demand workloads in an intense environment
  • Detail orientated problem solver and exceptional motivator
  • Growth focused and keen to build an expanding business
  • Fluent English language ability

Nice to have

  • Innovation focused
  • Growth minded
  • Detail oriented
  • Flexible
  • Motivating
  • Commercially aware

Day to day

  • Lead UK channel and distribution strategy for a global clean energy manufacturer
  • Own commercial sales and business development across wholesalers and electrical distribution partners
  • Research market conditions and refine plans to grow share, strengthen partnerships, and launch new products
  • Represent the brand externally at exhibitions trade shows and industry meetings while driving team growth