Country Manager (m/w/d)

Become the Country Manager for GOLDBECK SOLAR in Spain, leading local operations and driving growth in the photovoltaic market. Oversee the sales team, manage budgets, and develop market strategies. Enjoy a collaborative work environment and the chance to shape the energy revolution. Take on the role of Country Manager at GOLDBECK SOLAR in Spain, where you'll lead local operations and drive growth in the photovoltaic sector. This position involves managing the sales team, overseeing budget planning, and identifying market opportunities. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure customer satisfaction and report on performance metrics. Enjoy a supportive work culture and the opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition.

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group Spain On-site Full Time UTC+01:00

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group

Company Overview

Name

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group, a subsidiary of the Goldbeck Group

Headquarters

Hirschberg an der Bergstraße, Germany

Founded

2001

Size

Approximately 550 employees and a revenue of 218.8 million euros in 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com).

What They Do

Goldbeck Solar focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaic technology, providing turnkey, large-scale systems for open spaces, industrial, and commercial rooftops. The company is not involved in wind energy, storage solutions, or hydrogen, but offers integration solutions for photovoltaics (source: wikipedia.org). Their services encompass the entire value chain: project development for landowners and developers, engineering/procurement/construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M) services for yield optimization, asset management for risk reduction, and financing through Goldbeck Solar Investment (source: goldbecksolar.com). Their products include proprietary substructures such as the Sunovation and Sunolition systems, designed for flat roofs and open spaces, emphasizing the quality of "Made in Germany" (source: goldbecksolar.com).

Projects & Track Record

Goldbeck Solar has completed remarkable projects, including early open space installations in Spain in 2008, with a cumulative installed capacity of 200 MWp in North America by 2022 and an additional 200 MWp planned for 2023 (source: wikipedia.org). The company holds an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp and has constructed a total of 2.5 GWp across 20 countries (source: goldbecksolar.com). Key customers include industrial companies, municipalities, and landowners, with partnerships established with Fraunhofer ITWM for software solutions and with Ensinger/BASF for mounting systems (source: goldbecksolar.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Goldbeck Solar reported a revenue of 218.8 million euros and 150 employees in 2023, with an increase to 365 employees by April 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com). The company was awarded the title of TOP Employer 2022 in the energy sector, highlighting the team's commitment (source: goldbecksolar.com). There have been no major acquisitions or mergers since independence in 2018, instead, there has been steady organic growth with an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp by 2023 (source: growjo.com).

Working There

Goldbeck Solar offers positions in project development, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), O&M/Asset Management, sales, finance/accounting, and HR, with international job opportunities (source: goldbecksolar.com). Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Hirschberg an der Bergstraße and at subsidiaries in North America, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, and Mexico (source: growjo.com). The company culture is characterized by a family-run structure under founder Joachim Goldbeck and a strong focus on team enthusiasm for solar energy (source: goldbecksolar.com).

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Job Description

GOLDBECK SOLAR is a leading provider of turnkey solar systems on commercial roofs and ground mounted utility scale PV power plants. With our team of dedicated employees, we develop, plan, build, operate and finance photovoltaic systems in Germany, Europe and worldwide - tailor-made with a standardized approach.

What you can expect

We are looking for a dedicated Country Manager Spain (m/f/d) to lead and further develop our local operations within the Regional Center Western Europe. The role combines strategic and hands-on responsibilities in team leadership, budget ownership, and market development, with a strong focus on driving growth and strengthening our position in the Spanish market.

Tasks

Full responsibility for the management and strategic development of the local legal entity
Professional and disciplinary leadership of the Spanish sales team, including goal setting, performance reviews, and continuous development of team members
Target-oriented responsibility for personnel, revenue, and budget planning in alignment with company-wide objectives
Recognising and exploiting market opportunities as well as establishing and developing a market presence in the country
Collaboration with internal departments to ensure efficient operations and optimal customer satisfaction
Regular reporting of results, forecasts, and market analyses to headquarters, including KPI monitoring and performance controlling
Responsibility for warranty and claim management in close coordination with the technical teams

Profile

Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a leadership position
In-depth knowledge of the photovoltaic industry, including tender processes and contract negotiations
Strong communication and negotiation skills with a confident, sales-driven mindset
Fluent in English and Spanish; German language skills are an advantage
Well-connected within the Spanish PV industry and familiar with local market dynamics
Willingness to travel regularly within Spain and internationally

Benefits

Open, trusting and professional cooperation with a focus on success and enjoyment in daily work
Cooperation with a highly trained international team in a dynamic, international market
Best conditions for independent work as well as exciting and challenging topics
Participation in shaping the global energy revolution
Employee events