Commercial Manager (Catalain speaking)
Position based in Barcelona, with around 6 months at our Amsterdam headquarter.
Since 2009, Solarcircle has been committed to its mission of installing solar panels on every roof. Operating in the Netherlands under the name Zonnefabriek, we have established ourselves as a prominent market leader, having successfully installed solar panels on 15,000 roofs.
Zonnefabriek is a pioneer in the field of solar energy. Combining commercial acumen with idealism and creativity, we have built a reputable name in the Netherlands. We’re constantly exploring innovative ways to make solar energy accessible to everyone. Working at Solarcircle means being part of a large family in an open and informal working atmosphere."
About the role:
We are seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial commercial manager to establish and lead the commercial operations of our new subsidiary in Spain. Given that this is a startup phase for the new company, your role will initially encompass a broad range of activities, making self-motivation extremely important.
To succeed in this role, it's essential to work locally and "on the ground" in Barcelona. To fully understand our company and products, you will need to spend the first 3-6 months regularly at our office in Amsterdam.
This position offers the exciting opportunity to evolve into the role of Commercial Director. As a key player, you will be instrumental in setting up and driving the commercial success of our Spanish operations. This challenging and rewarding role requires a high level of proactivity and an entrepreneurial mindset."
What we are looking for:
Pioneer: You are a proactive and driven individual who can take the lead. You achieve results through commercial and analytical ability, result orientation, networking and good customer and supplier relations.
Self-starter: You operate independently, autonomously and are highly motivated.
Commercially driven: A strong commercial mindset and experience in sales, with the potential to grow into the role of Commercial Director.
Analytical: You can oversee a complex whole of issues, opportunities and stakeholders.
Catalan/Spanish speaking: Speaking Catalan, Spanish and English
Entrepreneurial mindset: You are capable of creating business plans, business cases, and more. Experience in setting up a business is beneficial for this role; however, possessing an entrepreneurial mindset may be enough.
Interest in sustainable energy: We love people with a passion for sustainable energy
What do we offer?
Challenging Role with Freedom: A role that offers substantial autonomy and challenges.
Creative and Distinctive Role: A unique position to build a company in a competitive and fast-growing market.
Investment in Your Development: Support for coaching, training, and personal development.
Innovative Environment: Freedom to generate and implement new ideas.
Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary between €2600-€3500 a month + holiday allowance.
Dynamic Workplace: A vibrant and creative work environment during your months in Amsterdam and co-creating one in Barcelona
To succeed in this role, it's essential to work locally and "on the ground" in Barcelona. To fully understand our company and products, you will need to spend the first 3-6 months regularly at our office in Amsterdam.
Does this job sound like a good fit for you? Send your CV, along with a motivation letter or video to David van der Burg (vacature@zonnefabriek.nl) with the subject line: Application Commercial manager.