Sales and Marketing Manager

Britwind operates as a subsidiary of the larger “New Ventures” group which furthers environmental aims through an array of various innovative products. New Ventures is itself a sister company of Ecotricity, the world’s first 100% renewable energy company.  Britwind’s turbines are in the “small wind” category, providing clean, green renewable electricity for families, small businesses and community groups around the world.

At the heart of this business is a team of fantastic people - energetic and passionate about what we do, who work together to make things better and who are keen to ’shake things up a bit’ by challenging what others see as “conventional wisdom”.

The holder will be responsible for furthering the outward image of the business, developing sales channels, generating leads and closing deals.

Selling primarily through a network of resellers and installers as well as direct to end-users, the holder of this role will be expected to create and maintain a constant pipeline of opportunities using an appropriate CRM system.  Management of existing installer relationships and cultivation of new ones will likely be the primary sales route.  In addition to direct turbine sales, the holder will be expected to innovate alternative revenue streams, such as Power Purchase Agreements, whilst also devising routes to installation for customers who lack the capital funds to invest directly.

The holder will be responsible for devising and implementing a sales strategy which directly guides the business towards its mission of reducing fossil fuel usage through increasing renewable energy capacity.  This will necessarily include both UK and overseas markets.

Key Attributes

• Place sustainability at the heart of every decision.
• Tenacious and persuasive energy; able to sell the benefits of our products.
• Innovative thinking – finding ways to reach customers that were otherwise unreachable.
• Customer-first mentality, driven by “doing the right thing”.

• Creation and implementation of a successful sales strategy.
• Leadership of the business sales and marketing effort.
• Identification of target market and active generation of leads, converting them into sales.
• Creation and management of the sales pipeline.
• Opening and expanding sales channels to create opportunities.
• Devising new revenue streams and upselling of product add-ons.
• Generating revenue through sales, spares, and refurbishments.
• Ensuring site surveys are completed prior to sale.

• Able to work independently and prioritise effectively.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of selling high-value consumer goods and/or B2B capital equipment.
• Sound understanding of engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation including competence in on-site dynamic risk assessment.
• UK driver’s licence.

• Experience of working in the renewable energy sector, especially wind turbines.
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies (e.g. MCS), local planning authorities, and/or local government.

What's in it for you...

Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
Volunteering day
Hybrid working
Various company discounts (including shops, gym, days out and events)
Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

As a valued member of the team you will be supporting the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025

Flexibility statement

The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make their contribution in a changing environment. 

Britwind is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.