Sales Manager - Energy Sector

Description Role Overview: vHive is seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Sales Manager to drive the expansion of our Energy business. This role is for a proven sales professional who will be responsible for a full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, with a focus on selling our digital twin platform and inspection solutions to owners of large-scale wind and solar farms. The ideal candidate has deep domain expertise and a passion for technology that solves real-world operational challenges. Responsibilities: Sales Cycle Ownership: Own and manage the entire sales cycle, from initial qualification and discovery to negotiation and closing. Targeting & Prospecting: Actively identify and pursue new opportunities with owners and operators of large-scale wind and solar farms in [Europe or North America.. Domain Expertise: Leverage a deep understanding of the renewable energy ecosystem, including the customer's operational mindset, business cases, and decision-making criteria. Problem-Solving: Uncover customer pain points and optimization potential, then articulate specific technical and commercial solutions enabled by the vHive platform. Hands-on Engagement: Plan and deliver hands-on product demonstrations ( and including flying drones!) and Proof of Value (POV) projects that clearly differentiate vHive from competitors. Market Insight: Stay on top of market trends and competitive dynamics within the renewable energy sector, and communicate these insights to the marketing and product teams. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead the RFX proposal process and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure all deliverables meet customer needs. Product Feedback: Inform the product management and technical teams on market requirements, customer needs, and potential product adaptations. Requirements Required Profile: Experience: 5+ years of proven, direct sales experience within the renewable energy sector (wind or solar), with a track record of selling to large-scale enterprise customers. Ecosystem Knowledge: Possesses a strong understanding of the wind and solar farm ecosystem, including key stakeholders, asset management workflows, and operational challenges. Hunter Mentality: A results-driven, "hunter" mindset with enormous enthusiasm and perseverance to identify and close new business opportunities. Entrepreneurial Problem Solving: A hands-on, creative problem-solver who can take control of the sales process and build trust with customers. Flexibility & Adaptability: Possesses a flexible and innovative mindset, with the ability to navigate complex customer environments and pivot strategies as needed. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and commercial concepts to a global, multi-cultural audience. Education: A degree in engineering, finance, or economics is preferred. Location: Based in Europe near a major travel hub, with willingness to travel.