Job Description

Join City Energy Network as our Sales Director!

Location:

Hybrid - includes at least one day per week in our Cardiff office, with a mix of home working and travel as required

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 (37.5 hours/week)

Salary:

80,000 - 100,000 annually, with exceptional performance incentives and earning potential

About City Energy Network

City Energy Network Group (CEN) is one of the UK's leading energy efficiencies retrofit installers, committed to eradicating fuel poverty and reducing carbon emissions. Every month, we deliver cutting-edge insulation, heat pump, solar and heating control solutions to over 300 households, helping to build a greener, fairer future.

As part of our ambitious growth journey, we are now seeking a dynamic

Sales Director

to lead our expansion in the Social Housing and Local Authority markets.

Your Mission

Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will take ownership of our national sales strategy, spearheading growth across key public sector verticals. This is a senior leadership role that blends commercial strategy, team leadership, and partnership development in a high-impact, purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sales Leadership:

Develop and implement a national sales strategy aligned with CEN's growth targets. Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team.

Business Development:

Identify, secure, and develop new partnerships with housing associations, local authorities, and Tier 1 contractors. Drive long-term revenue through trusted relationships.

Proposal Development:

Work closely with bid, technical, and delivery teams to produce bespoke, high-impact client proposals.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Represent CEN at industry events and forums, enhancing visibility and influencing retrofit policy and innovation.

Client Relationship Management:

Support seamless project delivery through close collaboration with account management teams--ensuring repeat business and long-term success.

Market Intelligence & Reporting:

Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and policy changes. Provide accurate forecasting and performance reporting to senior leadership.

What You'll Bring

Proven success in senior sales leadership, preferably in social housing, construction, or renewable energy retrofit. Deep understanding of retrofit funding streams (e.g. SHDF, Warm Homes, ORP). Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills. Track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering revenue growth. Commercially savvy with experience in long-cycle B2B or public sector sales. Passion for sustainability and a strong grasp of energy efficiency standards (highly desirable).

What's In It for You?

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives 25 days annual leave + holiday purchase scheme Company pension scheme Lead a critical growth strategy in a thriving industry A collaborative, purpose-led team driven by innovation and sustainability

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you're passionate about building a greener future and want to lead a high-performing team within one of the UK's most exciting retrofit companies -- City Energy Network wants to hear from you.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering every team member to thrive.

Apply now and be part of something transformative!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 80,000.00-100,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have at least 5 years of experience in a senior sales leadership role within the renewable energy or energy efficiency sector? Can you provide an example of how you have successfully scaled a sales team or driven significant revenue growth in a previous role? Are you comfortable working in a hybrid environment, which includes regular travel and a minimum of one day per week in our Cardiff office? Which renewable technologies or services do you have the most experience selling (e.g., solar, heat pumps, battery storage, retrofit solutions)? What attracts you to this role and our mission to accelerate the UK's transition to low-carbon homes and buildings?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff, Cardiff

Application deadline: 30/05/2025
Reference ID: Sales Director - Renewable Energy_May 2025