UK Country Director - Smart Battery Storage

Do you have a passion for clean energy and want to use your commercial leadership skills to help build the sustainable energy system of the future?  

If the answer is yes, then this could be the opportunity for YOU! 

Role: UK Country Director
Company: European Smart Battery Storage Scaleup
Location: UK (Flexible)

Overview

Our client, a European Smart Battery Storage Solutions provider, is seeking a highly accomplished and experienced UK Country Director to spearhead their commercial and operational growth in the UK, on the back of early success in customer and partner acquisition,

You will be responsible for further developing and closing new Battery Energy Storage business in the UK’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector.  

Here is your chance to play a vital role in the ambitious growth vision of an exciting new European Battery Storage brand. Having grown impressively in Benelux, our client is now expanding geographically (Germany, Belgium already) with the UK the next key growth market.  

You will have chance to build and lead a UK team comprising Sales, Marketing & Branding, Project Management with strong wider support from the central Operations, Product & Engineering, and Strategic Business Development and Analysis. 

Responsibilities

• Sales Growth & Market Development: Drive new business opportunities and close sales agreements with C&I customers (Integrators, Developers, IPPs, and major Installers) leading to growth in UK market share  

• Strategy: Development and implementation of the UK sales and operational strategies, annual budgets, execution action plans for reaching targets, working in close conjunction with Senior Management in the Netherlands 

• Customer Acquisition: Identify, qualify, and cultivate new business opportunities, establishing strong relationships with potential clients and closing deals effectively. 

• Team Building & Management: Lead the development and execution of the UK people strategy, building a cohesive, a high-functioning local team in Sales, Marketing & Comms, Projects etc. 

• Account Management: Oversee the management of existing customer accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty through exceptional service and support. 

• Partner Management: Manage and grow existing strategic partnerships with key industry players, and develop new partnership opportunities to further support business growth in the UK C&I sector  

• Business Development: Working closely with the central BD team, you will explore new long-term business avenues to expand the company's reach and revenue streams, based on thorough market research, competitor analysis, and opportunity analysis. 

• Profitability: Increase revenue, profitability and cash flow for the company according to KPIs  

• Marketing: Overseeing the regional marketing and communications 

The Person

This role requires someone that can demonstrate significant success in the Battery Storage sector in the UK, and a proven track record at Country Director / Sales Director level.   

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. 

• Previous experience in a Sales Leadership role such as Country Manager, Sales Director etc.  

• Successful independent sales track record over multiple years, with the hunger to still lead sales growth from the front  

• Strong, recent experience with Battery / ESS solutions (HW & SW an advantage) 

• Strong experience, knowledge, and network in the UK Commercial & Industrial (C&I) / Behind-the-Meter segments 

• Experience in both Direct B2B sales and Channel / Partner Management, in line with the company's GtM approach 

• Leadership: Experience in building, managing and motivating teams, with commercial and operational management responsibilities  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels 

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 

• Entrepreneurial spirit – driven by the opportunity to build your own successful UK entity  

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

• MBA or other advanced degree 

• Certifications in sales or business development 

• Experience with CRM and salesforce automation tools 

• Marketing / Branding experience would be advantageous 

The Opportunity

• Your chance to join an exciting European Smart Battery Storage scaleup with an exciting growth vision  

• You will have the autonomy to shape and execute the strategy for the UK. With the establishment of strong customer relationships and partnerships already, the UK business is primed for significant growth and in this role, you will be leading it! 

• Competitive package, made up of salary, milestone-based bonus, and Options 

• Opportunities for professional development and growth 

• International collaboration – this is a chance for you to work with colleagues across various countries including Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and more countries in the future  

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment 

Values

Sustainable – Business as a force for good 
We choose to make the world a better place. It’s our habit to aim for the environmentally friendly option. 

Confident – Fail fast, learn fast 
We are changing the world. We embrace complexity but love simplicity. Try and learn instead of sit and hope for the best. 

Caring – Integrity first 
We value new perspectives. The mission is greater than our ego’s. Fun keeps us grounded. 

Walk the walk – No bullsh*t 
We value honesty. We come prepared. We only leave when it’s fixed.