Renewable energy accounts manager - Solar PV sales/designer
Role Overview
Spectra Solar is recruiting an office\-based Solar, Heat Pump \& EV Accounts Manager to manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to signed contract.
This is a desk\-based technical sales role focused on system design, customer consultation, and producing accurate quotations. You will not be required to carry out installations.
You will explain renewable technologies (solar PV, battery storage, air source heat pumps, and EV charging), design systems, and provide clear, commercially sound proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage inbound and outbound customer enquiries from the office
- Conduct customer consultations via phone, and in person using the Spectra showroom
- Explain solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV charging systems in practical terms
- Assess customer requirements using usage data, photos, plans, remote surveys, and in\-person discussions
- Design systems using relevant software (solar design tools, heat pump sizing tools, EV charger specs)
- Produce detailed proposals including system layouts, performance estimates, and costings
- Advise on system suitability, limitations, and realistic expectations
- Ensure designs comply with MCS standards and current regulations
- Liaise with installation teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable
- Follow up quotations and convert leads into confirmed projects
- Maintain accurate records within CRM systems
You will be expected to understand and communicate:
- Solar PV system design (roof layouts, orientation, shading, inverter selection)
- Battery storage systems (capacity sizing, AC vs hybrid systems, limitations)
- Air source heat pumps (heat loss, flow temperatures, system suitability – training provided if required)
- EV charging systems (single/three\-phase supply, load balancing, solar integration, smart tariffs – training provided if required)
- Basic electrical and heating system principles
- UK incentives and schemes (e.g. Boiler Upgrade Scheme)
- Performance expectations vs real\-world conditions
Essential:
- Experience in solar, renewables, EV charging, or heating industry
- Strong understanding of solar PV systems
- Ability to produce accurate system designs and costings
- Comfortable working in an office\-based, desk\-focused role
- Strong phone and customer communication skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to close deals
- Experience with air source heat pumps (sales, design, or installation)
- Knowledge of heat loss calculations and system sizing
- MCS knowledge or experience
- Experience with design software (e.g. Easy\-PV, Solaredge or similar)
- Experience with EV charger systems and load management
- Electrical or plumbing background
- Direct and honest approach with customers
- Practical mindset — focuses on what actually works, not theory
- Detail\-oriented — avoids design errors and incorrect assumptions
- Commercially driven without compromising system quality
- Organised and able to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Office\-based role with structured workflow
- Access to live showroom systems for demonstrations
- Engineer\-led environment — designs backed by real installation experience
- Ongoing training and development in renewables
- Opportunity to grow within a multi\-division company
NO AGENCIES OR RECRUITMENT COMPANIES THANKYOU
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: Up to £35,000\.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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