Sales Manager

Do you want to contribute to a better world?

Region MED > SBU MED Sales Region SEUT > Wind Power Plant Sales

This is a business area responsible for selling, executing, and operating wind turbines in Italy, Greece and Cyprus. With our presence and experience in this region, and with new opportunities that we see in the coming years, we aim to remain the energy industry's global partner of choice for sustainable energy solutions.

Our Sales Managers are responsible for pursuing and securing some of the most exciting onshore wind projects. If you relish the opportunity to develop effective commercial proposals for our customers and are motivated to manage the contractual negotiations, then you should consider this role further.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate and select new customers and projects in the Greek and Cyprus market to identify potential business opportunities
• Control and coordinate the proposal definition interfacing with other departments (service, projects, product support, etc) to issue quotations and tender responses
• Coordinate and follow up on sales activities necessary to finalize the contracts in cooperation with internal departments (Legal, Finance, Technical, Transport, Projects, Service, QSE,..) to bring the project to the signature of sales contracts
• Control and coordinate the presentation, negotiation and signing of contracts with clients in order to reach out the defined business targets
• Support the representation of Vestas Greek organization during external events and meetings, acting as the point of reference for suppliers and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Economics
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in similar roles and industries 
• Fluency in English and Greek (written and spoken)

Competencies

• Strategic Business Development: Ability to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities aligned with company growth objectives
• Customer Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, key stakeholders, and business partners
• Negotiation & Contract Management: Effective negotiation skills with experience managing commercial agreements and contract discussions
• Market Intelligence: Ability to analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of financial drivers, profitability, risk assessment, and value creation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with technical, project execution, engineering, legal, and finance teams to deliver business value
• Results Orientation: Demonstrated focus on meeting targets, overcoming obstacles, and delivering measurable business outcomes
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present effectively to management and customers
• Ability to Adjust & Business Acumen: Comfortable operating in evolving environments and addressing changing market conditions
• Renewable Energy Industry Knowledge is valuable: understanding of the renewable energy sector, including wind energy market dynamics, project development processes, and regulatory frameworks

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting and challenging job with great opportunities for professional and personal development within the well-known company in the renewable energy industry. You will be provided with a unique opportunity to set your footprint within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, with a results-oriented mindset and who are keen to support the team's goals.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Athens, Greece, and requires both national and occasional international travels.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.

Our commitment to a fair hiring 
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.