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Utility Sales Manager

Solplanet Hungary • Poland


No Relocation

Posted: June 8, 2026

Job Description

Our belief:

  • At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody
  •  We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers and partners by delivering reliable, easy-to-use and bankable renewable energy solutions
  • That is why our solar inverters, energy storage systems, EV chargers and utility-scale solutions are designed to be efficient, reliable and user friendly

Who We Are:

  • Private equity-backed AISWEI is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions - providing the world with solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pumps, and energy management solutions
  • AISWEI has more than 15 years of expertise in R&D and manufacturing, with a strong technology heritage from both Germany and China
  • With 32 GW of annual production volumes (2024), AISWEI is one of the largest manufacturers of solar string inverters world-wide
  • AISWEI is operating under its own brand in China and its SOLPLANET brand internationally, and is trusted by leading global brands as an ODM service provider
  • To support the next stage of growth, SOLPLANET is establishing a dedicated Utility Business Unit for EMEA, focused on utility-scale PV projects, MV solutions, grid integration, certifications and strategic customer development
  • Our team passionately believe that we are all fellow citizens of one planet, and we are truly honored about deploying our solutions to local societies worldwide - every day

How you´ll help us:

As a Utility Sales Manager, you will

  • Develop and manage utility-scale customers across EMEA, with focus on EPCs, Developers, Investors and IPPs
  • Drive sales of utility-scale PV inverter solutions, MV station solutions and related service offerings
  • Build a qualified project pipeline and manage opportunities from lead generation through qualification, tender, negotiation, award and handover
  • Identify market potential, target customers, project pipelines and new business opportunities in priority EMEA countries
  • Manage commercial negotiations, tender submissions, framework discussions and customer procurement processes
  • Coordinate with the Technical Manager and Application/Proposal Engineer to ensure high-quality technical proposals and timely customer responses
  • Work with the Head of Utility EMEA on pricing strategy, account prioritization, project approval and major deal escalation
  • Conduct regular customer meetings, sales reviews, project updates and opportunity qualification sessions
  • Provide product, market and competitor feedback to internal teams to support product development, certification and go-to-market activities
  • Support marketing activities, trade fairs, customer workshops and reference project development in close collaboration with the Utility Marketing Manager
  • Track customer needs, competitor activities, tender requirements and procurement trends in the utility-scale segment
  • Support accounts receivable, order processing, forecasting and other sales-related activities when required
  • Represent SOLPLANET professionally in customer meetings, industry events and internal reviews
Our belief:At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers and partners by delivering reliable, easy-to-use and bankable renewable energy solutionsThat is why...

Your background and skills:

  •  5+ years of B2B sales experience in renewable energy, preferably in utility-scale PV, solar inverters, energy storage or MV solutions
  • Proven track record in developing customers and closing project-based sales
  • Strong understanding of the utility-scale PV value chain, including EPCs, Developers, Investors, IPPs and procurement models
  • Knowledge of PV inverter solutions, system design basics, grid code requirements, competitive landscape and tender requirements
  • Ability to identify new opportunities, qualify projects and convert pipeline into orders
  • Strong negotiation, relationship building and account management skills
  • Experience working with CRM systems, sales forecasts, pipeline reviews and project documentation
  • Ability to cooperate closely with technical, application, product, service, finance and HQ teams
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Fluent English; Polish or another European language is an advantage
  • Willingness to travel regularly across Europe

Your attributes:

  • Self-motivated and performance driven
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Can-do attitude and hands-on mindset
  • Proactive, dynamic, solution and customer oriented
  • Structured, reliable and able to operate in an international environment
  • High ownership, accountability and willingness to build new business structures

Additional Content

Our belief:

  • At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody
  •  We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers and partners by delivering reliable, easy-to-use and bankable renewable energy solutions
  • That is why our solar inverters, energy storage systems, EV chargers and utility-scale solutions are designed to be efficient, reliable and user friendly

Who We Are:

  • Private equity-backed AISWEI is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions - providing the world with solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pumps, and energy management solutions
  • AISWEI has more than 15 years of expertise in R&D and manufacturing, with a strong technology heritage from both Germany and China
  • With 32 GW of annual production volumes (2024), AISWEI is one of the largest manufacturers of solar string inverters world-wide
  • AISWEI is operating under its own brand in China and its SOLPLANET brand internationally, and is trusted by leading global brands as an ODM service provider
  • To support the next stage of growth, SOLPLANET is establishing a dedicated Utility Business Unit for EMEA, focused on utility-scale PV projects, MV solutions, grid integration, certifications and strategic customer development
  • Our team passionately believe that we are all fellow citizens of one planet, and we are truly honored about deploying our solutions to local societies worldwide - every day

How you´ll help us:

As a Utility Sales Manager, you will

  • Develop and manage utility-scale customers across EMEA, with focus on EPCs, Developers, Investors and IPPs
  • Drive sales of utility-scale PV inverter solutions, MV station solutions and related service offerings
  • Build a qualified project pipeline and manage opportunities from lead generation through qualification, tender, negotiation, award and handover
  • Identify market potential, target customers, project pipelines and new business opportunities in priority EMEA countries
  • Manage commercial negotiations, tender submissions, framework discussions and customer procurement processes
  • Coordinate with the Technical Manager and Application/Proposal Engineer to ensure high-quality technical proposals and timely customer responses
  • Work with the Head of Utility EMEA on pricing strategy, account prioritization, project approval and major deal escalation
  • Conduct regular customer meetings, sales reviews, project updates and opportunity qualification sessions
  • Provide product, market and competitor feedback to internal teams to support product development, certification and go-to-market activities
  • Support marketing activities, trade fairs, customer workshops and reference project development in close collaboration with the Utility Marketing Manager
  • Track customer needs, competitor activities, tender requirements and procurement trends in the utility-scale segment
  • Support accounts receivable, order processing, forecasting and other sales-related activities when required
  • Represent SOLPLANET professionally in customer meetings, industry events and internal reviews
Our belief:At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers and partners by delivering reliable, easy-to-use and bankable renewable energy solutionsThat is why...

Your background and skills:

  •  5+ years of B2B sales experience in renewable energy, preferably in utility-scale PV, solar inverters, energy storage or MV solutions
  • Proven track record in developing customers and closing project-based sales
  • Strong understanding of the utility-scale PV value chain, including EPCs, Developers, Investors, IPPs and procurement models
  • Knowledge of PV inverter solutions, system design basics, grid code requirements, competitive landscape and tender requirements
  • Ability to identify new opportunities, qualify projects and convert pipeline into orders
  • Strong negotiation, relationship building and account management skills
  • Experience working with CRM systems, sales forecasts, pipeline reviews and project documentation
  • Ability to cooperate closely with technical, application, product, service, finance and HQ teams
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Fluent English; Polish or another European language is an advantage
  • Willingness to travel regularly across Europe

Your attributes:

  • Self-motivated and performance driven
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Can-do attitude and hands-on mindset
  • Proactive, dynamic, solution and customer oriented
  • Structured, reliable and able to operate in an international environment
  • High ownership, accountability and willingness to build new business structures