Key Account Manager (PV / Utility) - France

Job description

Your mission Bonjour et bienvenue chez Sungrow France ! We are so excited to share this opportunity with you — a role that sits right at the heart of the French solar energy revolution. As our new Key Account Manager (PV) , you will be the face of Sungrow in France, building lasting relationships and driving the growth of clean energy across the country. Curious what this looks like day to day? Let's dive right in: You will manage and develop a portfolio of strategic accounts within the French solar energy market, nurturing long-term partnerships that drive real impact. You will handle contracts with existing customers, ensuring smooth collaboration and high satisfaction across your client base. You will serve as the primary internal point of contact for your clients, bridging the gap between their needs and our solutions. You will collaborate closely with EPCs, developers, and investors, empowering them to confidently present and position Sungrow's technology. You will benchmark Sungrow's PV products against the competition — both commercially and technically — keeping us sharp and ahead of the curve. You will represent Sungrow at customer visits, trade shows, and industry conferences, while contributing to sales forecasting, reporting, and market research. Your profile All right, all right — that was pretty exciting, wasn't it? Now, in order to thrive in this role and be happy here for a long time, your ideal background should look a lot like this: You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering qualification with a focus on energy systems. You bring at least two years of experience in technical sales, ideally within the renewable energy or solar sector. You are proficient in both English and French at C1 level, enabling you to communicate fluently with international and local stakeholders alike. You are confident using MS Office and CRM tools to manage your pipeline and reporting effectively. You hold a valid driving license and are comfortable with regular travel across France. Ideally, you are based in Lyon or Paris — though what matters most is your passion for clean energy and your drive to make things happen. A bonus if you bring: knowledge of Mandarin Chins to manage your pipeline and reporting effectively. You hold a valid driving license and are comfortable with regular travel across France. Ideally, you are based in Lyon or Paris — though what matters most is your passion for clean energy and your drive to make things happen. A bonus if you bring: knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, experience working within a Chinese company, or deep familiarity with the French solar market and Sungrow's PV product portfolio. Why us? Our Sales team in France is a dynamic, ambitious, and close-knit group at the forefront of the European solar energy transition. You won't just be selling — you'll be shaping the way clean energy reaches homes, businesses, and grids across France. Here's what you can look forward to when you join us: Career growth — we have doubled our headcount over the past three years, and the opportunities keep expanding. Performance-based bonus — rewarded on a fixed annual schedule, because your results matter. A diverse, multinational team — with an inclusive mindset that celebrates different perspectives and backgrounds. Meaningful work — be part of a mission that genuinely contributes to a more sustainable planet. International exposure — travel across Europe for training and collaboration, with the possibility of visiting our R&D centre in China.