Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Astute's Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading international renewable energy technology business to recruit a Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for its UK headquarters in Cheshire.

This strategically important executive position offers a salary between £130,000- £150,000 and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the next stage of international growth for a fast expanding clean energy organisation.

If you're an experienced commercial leader with a strong background in renewable energy, international sales, and strategic marketing, and you're looking to join a business that is transforming the global energy storage market, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer role
Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you will:

• Develop and deliver a global sales and marketing strategy to drive sustainable business growth.
• Lead Country General Managers and Sales Directors across international markets to maximise commercial performance.
• Oversee digital marketing, brand development, and demand generation initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing international sales and marketing teams.
• Identify new market opportunities through market and competitor analysis.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments to deliver commercial objectives.
• Track sales and marketing performance using KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage commercial and marketing budgets effectively.
• Manage the marketing function, ensuring campaigns align with commercial objectives.
• Grow revenue through distributor, reseller, and installer partner networks.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven senior sales and marketing leadership
• Strong knowledge of international distribution networks, indirect sales channels, and partner-led growth.
• Experience delivering commercial and digital marketing strategies.
• Technical understanding of electrical, renewable energy, or energy storage products.
• International market experience across regions such as Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, or Australasia.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Experience working within high-growth or rapidly scaling businesses.
• Proficient in CRM systems, commercial reporting, and performance analysis.

Personal skills
The Chief Sales & Marketing Officer role would suit someone who is:

• An inspirational and commercially driven leader with a track record of delivering growth.
• Strong relationship builder with customers, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Culturally aware with experience working across international markets.
• Strategic, hands-on, and results-focused.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to influence at all levels.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Salary and benefits of the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer role

• £130,000- £150,000
• Performance-related bonus.
• Opportunity to shape the commercial direction of a globally expanding renewable energy business.
• International travel and exposure to global markets.

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