Business Development Manager - Solar

Role Overview: As a Business Development Manager - Solar at Sika, you will be responsible for maximizing revenue, material margin, and market share in the solar industry. Your primary focus will be on developing new business opportunities, managing existing accounts, offering technical and commercial support, and driving sales growth. You will work closely with customers, products, applications, and strategic partnerships to achieve business objectives and contribute to the growth of the company. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute the business strategy for the solar business, aligning with key initiatives and driving revenue growth through new business acquisition, partnerships, and market expansion. - Identify industry trends, opportunities, and competitive threats to maintain market leadership. - Ensure accurate financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to manage profitability and financial performance effectively. - Lead sales and marketing initiatives to drive product adoption, increase market share, and enhance brand visibility in the solar sector. - Collaborate with technical departments and R&D to drive innovation, introduce new products, and meet market demands. - Align with Operations team to ensure smooth business transactions, compliance with industry regulations, and quality standards. - Foster strong relationships with senior management of customers and key stakeholders, presenting business performance and growth plans to executive leadership. - Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and forums to promote brand visibility and networking opportunities. Qualification Required: - Education: Masters/bachelors degree in engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred). - Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of experience in the solar industry with a proven track record in business development, sales, and strategic planning. - Skills: Strong business acumen, understanding of solar market trends, exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders. - Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker, innovative, adaptable, strong decision-making capabilities, integrity, and professionalism. - Working Conditions: Full-time role with frequent domestic and international travel for customer meetings, partnerships, and events.,