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Chief Executive Officer (Semiconductor Equipment) - Status: Open

Highly successful manufacturer of semiconductor processing equipment is looking for a highly experienced executive with a strong track record running a P&L of an independent, privately/closely held equipment manufacturer. Experience preparing an IPO or trade sale a big plus.


Chief Sales Officer/Board Member (Alternative Energy/Solar) - Status: Open

Our client is a leading publicly-traded international manufacturer of PV modules and complete systems who is seeking a Chief Sales Officer to help them grow the sales presence of their US subsidiary throughout the North American market. The Chief Sales Officer will be responsible for executing the overall sales strategy for the residential and small commercial PV markets with a focus on penetrating solar installer and contractor accounts nationwide. He/she will also lead and mentor a team of Regional Sales Managers and their staff and will develop processes and structures for the entire sales organization that will allow the company to scale effectively and aggressively increase their market share. The Chief Sales Officer must have a minimum of 10+ years of Sales leadership experience and a strong track record of successfully growing a small and relatively immature sales organization. Experience in the renewable energy industry is preferred but candidates from other industries such as electronics/electrical equipment and consumer white goods will also be considered.


General Manager/Chief Operating Officer (Oil-Gas Extraction) - Status: Open

Mid-sized, very well-established provider of emergency production and supply services to internationally located off-shore oil and gas extraction facilities is looking to hire an highly experienced, driven engineer to join its Dallas-Fort Worth based team. He/she would provide technical, procurement, supply-chain and consulting services for internationally based energy projects (mainly off-shore). The successful candidate will be a well rounded, detail oriented and hands-on manager with a strong technical background in oil/gas combined with a strong commercial acumen. A Masters degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Process Engineering and at least 15 years engineering post graduate experience in North America are required; a Texas PE license would be considered advantageous but is not required.


VP International Business Development (Alternative Energy/Solar) - Status: Open

One of the worldwide leading manufacturers of power electronics for applications in the renewable energy markets is looking to recruit an internationally experienced manager to accelerate its expansion, especially in the APAC region (including Australia). Hands-on attitude with the proven ability plan and execute a successful market entry selling complex products into the dealer/installer channel required. This position will be based at the European headquarters.


VP Products and Procurement Solar USA (Alternative Energy/Solar) - Status: Open

A global manufacturer of PV modules, systems and related products is seeking a VP Products and Procurement Solar USA to manage the company's entire photovoltaic product portfolio for the North America market. This VP will manage product management, purchasing and system design resources and work closely with internal Sales, Marketing and Business Development departments to refine the company's PV product offerings and ensure that they remain an attractive option for installers, integrators and contractors operating in both the residential and commercial solar markets in North America. Candidates should have a minimum 8+ years experience in a technical capacity in the solar industry (e.g. Product Manager/Developer, PV Systems Designer, Applications Engineer) combined with a strong technical aptitude and excellent business acumen. Candidates must also possess strong research, analytical and communication skills and have an in-depth understanding of the North American solar market and PV system design.


Key Account Manager (Components Manufacturing- Wind Energy) - Status: Open

Our client is a leading manufacturer of equipment for the mining and power generation industries who is looking to hire a Key Account Manager to manage relationships with major multi-megawatt wind turbine manufacturers. This position will focus on guaranteeing the utmost satisfaction of key accounts by providing comprehensive product and servicing solutions and coordinating exceptional product support and servicing. Key deliverables include strengthening relationships at major turbine manufacturers at multiple levels, leading contract negotiations, developing and executing account management strategies and aligning internal processes to support account strategies. Candidates must have a strong technical aptitude and a minimum of seven years experience selling high-value, complex subsystems to large, multinational manufacturing organizations.


Director of Engineering and Construction (Commercial-scale PV) - Status: Open

Our client is a leading international manufacturer of photovoltaic and solar thermal products and systems for the residential and commercial-scale markets. They are looking to hire a Director of Engineering and Construction to direct the system design, project budgeting and construction oversight activities for select large commercial-scale PV projects (1 MW+) throughout North America. This Director will conduct comprehensive due diligence for project opportunities, prepare project-specific system design plans, develop project BOM's, timelines and budgets and oversee project execution. He/she will also serve as the lead technical liaison with project EPC partners who are developing/installing commercial-scale solar projects using the company's PV systems. Candidates should have a BS in Engineering and experience as a Project Manager in the PV industry as well as strong construction-related project management skills.


Director of Sales, Germany (Alternative Energy/Solar) - Status: Open

The same company is also looking for a sales executive to run sales in Germany/Austria/Switzerland. Experience handling at least $100m in revenue in a highly competitive market is required.


Regional Sales Manager- East Coast (Alternative Energy) - Status: Open

Leading developer of energy conversion products for the solar industry is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for the East Coast region. This Sales Manager will play a crucial role in enhancing, building and running the company's sales operations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions and in select Midwestern states. The position covers both residential and commercial B2B sales channels ranging from installers to the largest system integrators. Candidates must have a strong track record of selling technical electrical products into dealer channels and a solid understanding of PV products and the solar industry in general.


Regional Sales Manager- Eastern Canada (Photovoltaic/Solar Thermal) - Status: Open

Privately-held alternative energy company is searching for a Regional Sales Manager for to cover the Eastern Canada region with a focus on Ontario. The manager will be able to offer a very broad range of highly engineered, yet competitively priced PV and solar thermal products. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in photovoltaic module, inverter or mounting system sales, in addition to strong analytical/financial capabilities and exceptional presentation skills. He/she should also have an existing rolodex of solar dealers, integrators and installers in Ontario and the rest of Eastern Canada and a solid understanding or relevant incentive schemes.


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Completed Assignments


Managing Partner (Utility-scale Solar) - Status: Placement

Our client is a leading international EPC contractor for utility-scale photovoltaic installations who is expanding into the US market. They are looking to hire a Managing Partner to direct the contractual, legal and finance-related aspects of these projects. Key responsibilities include evaluating the desirability of projects from a financial perspective, determining appropriate financing models and securing project financing. The Managing Partner will prepare RFQs and RFPs, negotiate SPPAs with local utilities and secure IPP buyers for developed projects. He/she will also be responsible for managing the relationships and handling all negotiations and contracts with key stakeholder partners. Candidates must have substantive experience financing utility-scale power generation projects (preferably in renewable energy) and a background that includes contract management and PPAs.


President (Alternative Energy/Solar) - Status: Placement

Worldwide leading, vertically fully-integrated photovoltaic company seeks a President for its US subsidiary. Requirements: Very strong business and market development experience combined with a strong track record in positioning products in an immature market resulting in outstanding brand awareness. Strong strategic capabilities combined with an implementation-centric attitude. Experience working within a large company or independent division ($100m+) that sells highly-complex products into dealer and distributor channels is required. PV industry experience is a plus but not required- operational excellence in sales and customer service resulting in a dominant market position trumps solar expertise. This individual will also be measured against his/her success driving programs, defining feature sets which gain huge market acceptance, developing more mature IT/CRM systems, designing and implementing effective process flows and developing a cohesive, enthusiastic team.


Transmission Planning Engineer (Wind Energy) - Status: Placement

Our client is an established wind farm developer (both on- and off-shore) who has recently expanded into the North American market. They are looking to recruit a Transmission Planning Engineer who will play a key technical role in supporting the development of utility-scale wind projects from the prospecting phase through to interconnection. This engineer will primarily be responsible for determining the optimum strategy for interconnecting project output and will work closely with internal project managers and regional transmission providers. Candidate must be an electrical engineer (registered PE preferred) who has a minimum of five years experience in Power System Planning.


General Manager (Software for Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal) - Status: Placement

Our client is an established German-based developer of software solutions for both the photovoltaic and solar thermal industries in the areas of solar simulation, system design, yield calculation and economic efficiency calculations. They are looking to recruit a General Manager who would develop and execute a feasible market entry strategy for the company for the US market. Key near-term deliverables include developing sales channels, initiating strategic alliances with key customers and establishing a branding and marketing strategy. Candidates should have a minimum of seven years experience selling into dealer/distributor channels and a strong technical aptitude.


General Manager North America (Wind Energy) - Status: Placement

Our client is a European-based service provider for the wind energy industry offering project development, project management, administrative and operations and management services. They are establishing a subsidiary in the US market and are seeking a General Manager to guide the company through the market entry and beyond. Candidates should have a combination of strategic vision and operational excellence. Candidates must have a minimum of seven years development and/or finance experience as an executive of an independent company or division with annual revenues of over $100m in the wind energy industry.


President (Renewable Energy) - Status: Placement

Our client is a publicly traded manufacturer of power electronics which convert electrical power from any central, distributed, or backup power source into power required by electronic and electrical equipment. This client seeks to hire an experienced executive to drive strategic planning and implementation for the Renewable Business Unit on a global basis. The executive must have a strong and verifiable background in renewable energy industry and should have experience running an organization in excess of USD100m. Location: West Coast


President (Renewable Energy/Wind) - Status: Closed

Our client is a publicly traded manufacturer of wind turbines in the megawatt performance class. This client seeks to hire an experienced executive to run the business on a global basis. The executive must have a strong and verifiable background managing a fast growing P&L for a renewables company. Location: West Coast.


President (Alternative Energy/Solar) Confidential Search - Status: Placement

Worldwide leading manufacturer of a key component required for solar installations with a commanding market share seeks Chief Executive Officer. Requirements: Dealer and OEM sales channel experience. Well rounded (finance, marketing, manufacturing) background required. International experience a must.


Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing (Renewable Energy/Wind) - Status: Closed

Our client is a new to the US, yet internationally already exceptionally successful manufacturer of wind turbines in the megawatt range. This client seeks to hire an experienced executive to implement and scale all sales/marketing/business development/alliance/key account related activities in the Americas. The executive must have a strong and verifiable background in sales management within the U.S. wind industry. Location: West Coast.


Executive VP- Manufacturing Operations (Alternative Energy/Other) - Status: Completed

Manufacturer of metal structural products suitable for free-standing solar arrays and pole-mounted PV systems is looking to hire an experienced professional in manufacturing operations on the West Coast. This individual would be responsible for selecting third-party metal fabricators to outsource production and would subsequently act as a liaison between the company's sales department and manufacturing partner(s). Additional responsibilities include raw material sourcing, process definition, product certification quality control and logistics. Candidates must have experience in discrete manufacturing in a metalworking environment.


EVP Sales, Marketing and Governmental Affairs (Utility Scale Solar Thermal and Photovoltaics) - Status: Placement

Our client is the only company worldwide offering products and solutions for three main areas of solar technology: PV cells and modules (conventional crystalline silicon; amorphous/microcrystalline silicon and micromorphous stacked cells), solar thermal collectors (commercial and residential) and receivers for parabolic trough power stations. This client is looking for a strong executive with proven GM expertise to join as an EVP to cover NAFTA.


Executive Vice President of Corporate Marketing (B2B Security Software) - Status: Placement

Worldwide leading manufacturer of security related software solutions for commercial applications (both device and transactional security) and related services seeks Head of Corporate Marketing. Position reports directly to Chief Executive Officer. Requirements: Minimum of 10 years marketing management experience in the B2B software sector required. Experience with security related applications or infrastructure products highly advantageous.


Head of Global Intellectual Property (Semiconductor) - Status: Placement

Globally leading manufacturer of memory chips is looking for a highly experienced executive to run its Global Intellectual Property Unit. Experience in both offense and defensive licensing models within semiconductor vertical is required. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer


Executive Vice President Marketing and Sales (Photovoltaics) - Status: Placement

Established manufacturer of photovoltaic cells is looking for an accomplished executive to lead the marketing function, co-ordinate global key account management and work closely on strategy related issues. Requirements: His/her career should reflect increasing responsibility in direct sales, account management, alliance management, marketing, Photovoltaic / silicon supply chain experience is considered a strong plus. Location: Global (USA/EMEA/APAC)


General Manager- North America (Hydronic Systems/Solar Thermal) - Status: Closed

Our client is a leading provider of hydronic heating systems, components and pump modules and heat transfer systems for use in closed-loop solar thermal systems. The General Manager will be charged with establishing and leading a US subsidiary for the company. He/she will play a key role in developing the overall market entry strategy and overseeing sales activities and daily operations at the company's warehouse distribution center. Candidates must have a minimum of seven years sales experience in either the solar thermal, HVAC or hydronic pump industries, including at least 3 years of experience at the Director level.


General Manager North America (Wind Energy) - Status: Placement

Our client is a European-based worldwide leading developer of both on- and off-shore wind park projects. They are establishing a subsidiary in the US market and are seeking a General Manager to guide the company through the market entry and beyond. Candidates should have the ability to drive strategic planning as well as manage tactical implementation as regards the development and successful execution of wind power projects. Candidates must have a minimum of seven years experience as an executive of an independent company or division with annual revenues of over $50m in the renewable energy industry.


President - Certification Services - Wind Energy (Alternative Energy/Wind) - Status: Placement

Our client is a worldwide leading provider($1bn+) of a wide range of risk management and certification services to a broad spectrum of industries. This company is seeking a President / Certification Services - Wind Energy to expand its extensive expertise into the wind energy industry. This position would develop and execute a market entry strategy into the wind sector and subsequently encompass aspects of business development, key account management, marketing and sales leadership. Candidates must have a minimum of ten years experience in a sales, marketing or business development function, including a minimum of five years selling technical services into the North American wind market.


Vice President of Finance (Alternative Energy/Solar) - Status: Closed

Our client is a worldwide leading manufacturer of solar electronic systems. They are looking to hire a Vice President of Finance to develop and lead a professional finance team in the U.S. The VP of Finance will direct all financial, accounting and controlling-related activities at the company’s manufacturing facility. He/she will prepare annual and quarterly financial statements, direct all budgeting and forecasting activities, define and monitor key financial performance indicators, evaluate the cost effectiveness of ongoing company activities and manage all cash flow activities. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in either Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 10+ years experience in a managerial finance position in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Candidates must also have experience compiling financial reports using both the IFRS and US GAAP standards.


Vice President Operations (Photovoltaic) - Status: Placement

Globally leading manufacturer of photovoltaic equipment is looking for a highly experienced executive to revamp NAFTA operations. No alternative energy background required, but candidate must have experience in a highly technical environment driven by short turn-around times (i.e. semiconductor industry).


Director of Project Development (Alternative Energy/Wind) - Status: Placement

Our client is a European-based, well-established wind farm developer of both on- and off-shore projects who has recently expanded into the North American market. They are looking to hire a Director of Project Development who will have a combination of management and hands-on development activities in early-stage wind park development. Besides overseeing a team of project developers, he/she will participate directly in identifying, screening, securing and developing profitable site opportunities for wind projects. Key responsibilities will include site evaluation, permitting, land acquisition, community outreach and liaising with EPC partners and internal departments such as finance and interconnection. Candidates must have a minimum of four years experience in wind park development combined with a strong background in complex project management leadership.


Director of Engineering (Test and Measurement Equipment) - Status: Placement

Our client is a worldwide leading supplier of test and measurement equipment for a broad range of applications and industries. They are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a cross-functional team of engineers working on the company's line of rugged data acquisition systems. Candidates should bring a holistic approach to engineering activities that adopts the key principles, methods and tools of the Systems Engineering approach. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years experience in hardware/systems engineering, including a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.


Vice President of Engineering (Renewable Energy/Power Electronics) - Status: Placement

Our client is a highly established, publicly traded manufacturer of power electronics which convert electrical power from any central, distributed, or backup power source into power required by electronic and electrical equipment. The company seeks an executive with at least 10 years experience as an executive of an independent company or division, with annual revenues over USD100million and geographically diverse operations. He/she needs to have experience with power electronics or other related R&D/Manufacturing environments. Location: West Coast


Vice President of U.S. Development (Device and transactional IT security solutions) - Status: Placement

Worldwide leading developer of security related software solutions for commercial applications (both device and transactional security) and related services seeks a Head of North American Development. He/she will be responsible for the build-out of a development team utilizing C++, C# and .NET technologies as well as the management of existing, internationally based teams. This team will focus on the development of advanced content based security solutions on top of an existing security suite. The successful candidate will need experience managing and scaling development teams, have experience in either IT security or document management technologies and have a broad exposure to Microsoft Windows based technologies. The objective is to develop a best-of-breed development organization which will cooperate closely with U.S. and internationally based development groups.


Head of Global Silicon Procurement (Photovoltaics) - Status: Placement

A publicly traded manufacturer of photovoltaic cells and modules has a vacant position for a Vice President of Global Silicon Procurement. He/she will be responsible for sourcing and contract negotiation for the entire needs of silicon, ingots, wafers and cells. Requirements: extensive knowledge of purchasing for high volume manufacturing organizations in semiconductor, electronics, silicon or solar industry. The position reports to the Office of the Chairman. Location: Global (USA/EMEA/APAC)


Director of Finance (Photovoltaic Building Integrated) - Status: Closed

A leading European system provider of alternative energy based products is actively searching for a Director of Finance. He/she will be responsible for evaluating existing process flows and practices impacting the company's financial performance. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience in manufacturing organizations combined with a strong understanding of GAAP and financial accounting software packages.


Director of Operations (Alternative Energy/Solar) - Status: Placement

A worldwide leading manufacturer of power conversion products for the solar industry is seeking a Director of Operations for its new US manufacturing facility. The Director of Operations will establish operational guidelines and procedures and manufacturing standards for the facility’s production department. He/she will subsequently oversee all daily manufacturing activities (including leading departmental employees), engage in continuous operational improvement activities, oversee quality control and define and monitor production and operational targets. Candidates should have an appropriate educational background and a minimum of 10+ years experience in an operations management capacity in an electronics assembly environment.


Director of Human Resources (Alternative Energy/Solar) - Status: Placement

A worldwide leading manufacturer of power conversion products for the solar industry is seeking a Director of Human Resources for its soon to be established US manufacturing facility. This HR Director will establish the Human Resources department and subsequently manage all HR-related activities at the facility. Key deliverables include leading the recruiting and hiring efforts, developing benefit plans and compensation models, building and leading a small HR team to administer day-to-day HR functions and selecting and implementing a company-wide HR management software platform. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years experience in a managerial human resources capacity in a high-tech manufacturing environment.


Director of Materials Management (Alternative Energy/Solar) - Status: Closed

Our client is a leading producer of electronics for the solar industry who is looking to hire a Director of Materials Management to direct all purchasing and external logistics at their US manufacturing facility. This Director of Materials Management will develop a comprehensive sourcing strategy covering the entire Bill of Materials for the relevant product lines and provide input regarding key make/buy decisions. He/she will also manage the relationships with suppliers (including all contract negotiations), develop a metrics-based system to monitor supplier performance and handle all inbound and outbound logistics in coordination with the production department. Candidates must have a minimum of 10+ years experience serving in a procurement capacity in a high-tech manufacturing environment and a strong familiarity with industry-leading supply chain management and logistics principles and practices.


National Sales Manager Commercial Installations - Status: Placement

Leading manufacturer of power electronics for applications in the alternative energy industry has a vacancy for a highly experienced sales / business development executive. He/she needs substantial experience to build and lead sales, engineering and project management teams to engineer, procure and construct solar PV systems. Background in mechanical, electrical and thermodynamic optimization of asset operations in the energy vertical strongly preferred. This position is located in the Northern Bay area.


Director of Sales (Computer Tomography/X-ray/Semiconductor/Electronics Assembly/Industrial Applications) - Status: Placement

The focus of this position is to drive system sales to a wide account base covering electronics, aerospace, biotech and other high-tech industries throughout North America. This executive will also develop the key account strategies for selected global accounts and actively drive the development of these accounts. He/she will also manage a substantive team of direct reports.


Sales Director- West Coast (Alternative Energy) - Status: Placement

Leading provider of alternative energy products, systems and solutions is looking to hire highly experienced sales executive to run all sales and business development activities on the West Coast area. The candidate will develop the sales strategy for the region and should also serve as an internal subject matter expert for the company nationwide in either the PV or solar thermal industry segments. This executive will manage key accounts in the territory, engage in direct sales activities in one territory in the region and oversee the sales operations in the region's remaining territories. Solar experience with a strong rolodex of dealers, installers and project development companies is required. The West Coast position will be based in the Bay Area.


Sales Manager- Northeast (Alternative Energy) - Status: Placement

Manufacturer of solar related equipment is looking to hire a highly experienced sales executive to run all sales and business development activities on the East Coast. Solar experience with a strong rolodex of dealers, installers and project development companies required.


Sales Manager- Northern California - Status: Placement

Manufacturer of solar related subsystems is looking for a highly experienced sales executive to run all sales and business development activities in the most significant territory in the country. Solar experience with a strong rolodex among dealers, installers and project development companies required.


Sales Manager- Southwest (Photovoltaic-Solar Thermal) - Status: Placement

Privately held Alternative Energy Company is searching for a Regional Sales Manager for the East Coast. The manager will be able to offer a very broad range of highly engineered, yet competitively priced PV and solar thermal products. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in photovoltaic module, inverter or mounting system sales and exceptional presentation skills.


Sales Manager- West Coast | Sales Manager-East Coast (two positions) (Computer Tomography/X-ray/Semiconductor/Electronics Assembly/Industrial Applications) - Status: Closed

Our client is actively searching for sales managers to cover multi-state territories The focus of these positions is to drive system sales to a wide account base covering electronics, aerospace, biotech and other high-tech industries throughout a multi-state territory. Background required: experience selling high-tech capital equipment to high profile clients in inspection and/or electronics assembly equipment arena. Location for the West Coast position is the Bay Area, the East Coast based sales executive can work out of a home office if preferred, although the company has offices in Stanford, CT as well.


Sales Manager- West Coast (Photovoltaic-Solar Thermal) - Status: Placement

Privately held Alternative Energy Company is searching for a Regional Sales Manager for the West Coast, Bay area. The manager will be able to offer a very broad range of highly engineered, yet competitively priced PV and solar thermal products. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in photovoltaic module, inverter or mounting system sales, in addition to strong analytical/financial capabilities and exceptional presentation skills.


National Sales Manager- Semiconductor Industry (Electron beam based microscopy) - Status: Placement

A globally leading manufacturer in the optical and optoelectronic industry has an open position for a District Sales Manager in the Midwest. A successful candidate will be responsible for the regional sales of the full range of SEM, FIB and TEM instruments and accessories. A proven track record of negotiating and closing "big ticket" deals in a necessity, in addition to strong analytical/financial capabilities and exceptional presentation skills.


Director of Business Development (MEMs)

Germany based company is looking for a the head of a newly established group to help company to branch out into new industry verticals, such as MEMs, medical devices and non-destructive testing for advanced applications. Candidates must have a background in electrical engineering, product management and a proven track record identifying new applications for existing products.


Business Development Manager (Photovoltaic/Solar Thermal) - Status: Placement

Client is a privately-held supplier of a broad range of highly-engineered PV and solar thermal systems and components. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for business growth throughout the US. He/she will conduct market research, identify potential partners and new markets and work to expand/strengthen relationships with key dealers, installers and integrators. The Business Development Manager will work closely with the company's Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors to capture business opportunities. Candidates must have prior Business Development experience in the solar industry and strong analytical and communication skills.


Key Account Manager (Photovoltaic/Solar Thermal) - Status: Placement

Our client is a well-known solar company with revenues exceeding $2bm. We are looking to recruit a Key Account Manager. He/she will recruit mid-sized electrical and/or HVAC contractors who will carry our client’s product lines, provide install and maintenance services and provide training to local field personal. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in photovoltaic module, inverter or mounting system sales as well as a proven track record developing an indirect channel combined with background in key account management.


Business Development/Marketing Manager (Alternative Energy) - Status: Placement

A worldwide leading provider of power conversion products for the alternative energy industry is seeking a Business Development/ Marketing Manager. This Manager will direct the company's strategic growth efforts throughout the US market with a focus on building/strengthening relationships with business partners in the solar industry (dealers, installers, wholesalers, etc). He/she will also help guide product development by liaising with partners and customers and following market trends to ensure the company's residential and commercial-scale products continue to offer market-leading characteristics. Candidates must have prior experience in Business Development or Marketing and a background in highly-technical electrical products. Solar experience is preferred.


Service Manager, Europe (Alternative Energy) - Status: Placement

Our client is a leading international manufacturer of electronic conversion products for the renewable energy industry. They are looking to hire a Service Manager to run the customer service activities of the company. This manager will be responsible for ensuring that service calls are dealt with promptly and professionally by the company’s field technicians and that inquiries and other issues from potential and current customers and handled effectively. He/she will also be charged with establishing and managing a comprehensive CRM system. Candidates must have a minimum of five years experience in a customer-centric position; experience in the solar industry would be beneficial.


Finance Manager- Germany (Alternative Energy) - Status: Placement

Our client is a leading international manufacturer of electronic conversion products for the renewable energy industry. They are looking to hire a Finance Manager to oversee the company’s financial and accounting activities in Germany . He/she will be responsible for evaluating existing process flows and practices impacting the company's financial performance. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience in manufacturing organizations combined with a strong understanding of GAAP and financial accounting software packages.


Senior Sales Application Engineer- Germany (Alternative Energy) - Status: Placement

Our client is a leading international manufacturer of electronic conversion products for the renewable energy industry. They are looking to hire a Senior Sales Application Engineer to support their sales activities in Germany . Key deliverables include direct sales to solar installers, sales channel development with solar wholesales, dealers and distributors and relationship management with key accounts. Candidates must have a minimum of seven years experience in the sales of power electronics; experience in the solar industry is greatly preferred.


Sales Application Engineer- Germany (Alternative Energy) - Status: Placement

Our client is a leading international manufacturer of electronic conversion products for the renewable energy industry. They are looking to hire a Sales Application Engineer to support their sales activities in Germany . Key deliverables include direct sales to solar installers, sales channel development with solar wholesales, dealers and distributors and relationship management with key accounts. Candidates must have a minimum of five years experience in the sales of power electronics; experience in the solar industry is greatly preferred.


Solar Project Engineer (Photovoltaic) - Status: Placement

A leading European system provider of alternative energy based products, with a commanding market share in several large solar markets (but new to the US market) providing a full range of photovoltaic products has an open position for a Solar Project Engineer. He/she will assess commercial PV project opportunities by visiting customer sites, inspecting facilities, reviewing drawings and interviewing customer representatives. Qualified candidates will have strong technical expertise in PV Solar products and project management skills.


Regional Sales Manager- Mid-Atlantic (Photovoltaic/Solar Thermal) - Status: Placement

Privately held Alternative Energy Company is searching for a Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region (NJ, MD, DE, NY). The manager will be able to offer a very broad range of highly engineered, yet competitively priced PV and solar thermal products. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in photovoltaic module, inverter or mounting system sales, in addition to strong analytical/financial capabilities and exceptional presentation skills. He/she should also have an existing rolodex of solar dealers, integrators and installers in the Mid-Atlantic region and a solid understanding or relevant incentive schemes.


Regional Sales Manager- Greater Los Angeles (Photovoltaic/Solar Thermal) - Status: Completed

Privately held Alternative Energy Company is searching for a Regional Sales Manager for the Greater Los Angeles region. The manager will be able to offer a very broad range of highly engineered, yet competitively priced PV and solar thermal products. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in photovoltaic module, inverter or mounting system sales, in addition to strong analytical/financial capabilities and exceptional presentation skills. He/she should also have an existing rolodex of solar dealers, integrators and installers in the Greater Los Angeles region and a solid understanding or relevant incentive schemes.


Regional Sales Manager- Southern California (Solar Thermal) - Status: Placement

Solar Thermal Company is searching for a Regional Sales Manager for Southern California. The manager will be able to offer a very broad range of highly engineered residential and commercial solar thermal products as well as solar pumps and solar air-conditioning. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in solar thermal sales and have a strong rolodex in Southern California.


Sales Manager- Northeast (Service Management and Business Process Automation Software) - Status: Placement

Rapidly-growing developer of business application software seeks a sales executive to enhance and expand the company's market share in the Northeast. The focus of this position is develop and execute aggressive sales strategies by identifying high-potential sales opportunities, driving new accounts and building and strengthening business relationships. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire sales process and must have a strong track record in enterprise software sales.


Sales Manager– Eastern Part of United States (Inspection Systems) - Status: Placement

Successful manufacturer of x-ray and computer tomography systems is seeking an experienced sales manager. He/she will have extensive experience in the electronics assembly or industrial inspection industry and will have a proven track-record developing sales and distribution channels utilizing manufacturers’ representatives. Position is located on the East Coast, relocation is not necessarily required.


Product and Procurement Manager (Alternative Energy/Solar) - Status: Placement

Manufacturer of solar equipment is looking for a Product and Purchasing Manager for their PV product portfolio. The position is envisioned as a hybrid role encompassing elemental functions of Product Management, Product Marketing Management and Product Procurement. This Manager will be responsible for the company’s entire product portfolio in the PV area and will work closely at both a strategic and tactical level with the R&D, Sales and Marketing and Purchasing and Procurement departments. Candidates should have a minimum of 10-15 years related experience and a strong technical background.


Outreach Manager (Washington, DC) - Status: Placement

This position is for our firm. The focus of the assignment is to identify decision makers, introduce our capabilities and arrange meetings for our Managing Partner.


Solar Thermal Engineer (Solar Thermal) - Status: Placement

Solar Thermal company (solar thermal systems, solar cooling, heat pumps and other cutting edge technologies) is actively searching for a Solar Thermal Engineer. He/she will assess thermal project opportunities (domestic hot water, commercial hot water, space heating) by visiting customer sites, inspecting facilities, reviewing drawings and interviewing customer representatives. Qualified candidates will possess a strong knowledge of hydraulic products and hydraulic system design, solar thermal products and the ability to read and create technical drawings(e.g. AutoCAD).


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