Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
We are seeking an entrepreneurial General Manager (m/f/x) for our European solar market, driving growth and market penetration. Our client is an internationally active technology company in the solar industry, developing and manufacturing innovative technical solutions for large-scale photovoltaic projects. The company is experiencing strong growth and is continuously expanding its market presence across Europe.
Responsibilities
- Further develop and consistently implement the commercial and sales strategy for the European market.
- Identify new business opportunities and actively acquire new customers with a strong hands-on mentality.
- Expand and strengthen long-term relationships with EPC companies, project developers, and other key stakeholders along the PV value chain.
- Lead complex contract negotiations at C-level with international industrial clients.
- Take full ownership of project execution across the entire cycle – from initial market approach and contract closing through to on-time delivery monitoring and payment collection.
- Drive commercial management by continuously optimizing the regional sales cost structure to sustainably improve competitiveness in the European market.
Requirements
- Degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, energy management, business administration, or international trade.
- Several years of proven leadership experience in strategic sales, business development, or general management within the photovoltaic industry.
- Strong knowledge of the European photovoltaic market and its technical requirements.
- Established network and proven track record working with EPC companies, project developers, module manufacturers, or system providers.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset (“player-coach”), high level of initiative, and confidence in international negotiations.
- Business-fluent Mandarin is mandatory, along with fluent English or German.
- Experience working with Chinese companies, organizational structures, and decision-making processes, ideally within a Chinese headquarters environment.
- High flexibility and willingness to travel regularly across Europe.
We Offer
- Key leadership role (“entrepreneur within the company”) in scaling the European business of a rapidly expanding international technology leader.
- High entrepreneurial responsibility and maximum scope to shape the strategic sales organization.
- Dynamic environment in one of the fastest-growing and future-proof sectors of the energy industry.
- International collaboration with direct involvement in strategic decision-making.
About the Company
Our client is an internationally active technology company in the solar industry, developing and manufacturing innovative technical solutions for large-scale photovoltaic projects. The company is experiencing strong growth and is continuously expanding its market presence across Europe.
If you are interested in this challenging position, we look forward to receiving your compelling application quoting reference number Kennnummer 110.494 preferably via our ISG-Karriereportal or by eMail.
ISG Personalmanagement GmbH
D-80331 München, Herzogspitalstraße 24
Criss Grape, T: +49 171 7064003