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Six figure salary with bonus and executive benefits

Flexible, regular travel across Europe

Ref: TH/691/VPS

Executive, Onshore Wind

VP Sales - Europe

Full description:

This management position will be key for our client establishing a long-term business platform across Europe, delivering wind turbine supply and services.

The Role

Initiate maiden onshore wind turbine sales relationships across major targeted markets in North and East Europe
Direct turbine sales operation in Europe managing a team of top level sales managers in country
Developing and managing an opportunity pipeline that supports the company's growth strategy in onshore wind turbine sales, moving into offshore sales from 2014/15
Develop and recommend product positioning, packaging and pricing strategy to establish market share in these markets
Lead complex bid processes and negotiations of turbine purchase agreements with IPP/developers
Work with the company's technical, legal and development teams providing support for the negotiations process with the developers, government departments and utilities
Ensure all deals meet revenue and margin expectations and performing within the framework of the company

The Requirements

Significant sales experience with a proven track record in the wind energy sector
Reputable within the wind energy sector
Contract negotiations of large scale multi million Euro negotiations
An excellent understanding of regulatory requirements in the wind industry in Europe
Ability to work under deadline pressure and deliver high quality results
Proficient with making impactful presentations with proven ability to communicate across all levels of organization
Ability to manage multiple projects in an environment of constantly changing priorities
Ability to work independently but within tightly controlled business policies
Possess a strong entrepreneurial attitude
Be a proven team player who shares the company values of integrity, cooperation and the customer comes first
Demonstrate intelligence, sound judgment and be a self-starter with a pragmatic outlook
Have commitment and a personal style for working within a dynamic environment and an ability to influence others from an executive position
Be driven by high standards of work and professionalism and will also have high expectations of themselves and the team
English language capability is a must, other local language capability is preferred
Ideally having worked with a major European wind turbine manufacturer
Additional experience working for a developer would be a definitive advantage

Contact email: tom@taylorhopkinson.com

Contact phone: +44 207 193 0963 / +44 7989 386 096

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