Purpose of job
Our aim is to become a market leader in the provision of Electric Vehicle charging solutions to Local Authorities and Businesses as part of our strategy to lead the transition to zero carbon.
The goal is to undertake an ambitious electric vehicle charging installation program, deploying high volume and quality EV installations across the nation. Our aim is to make the world a better place, one charge point at a time.
The Technical Sales Manager will work within Zest’s Operations team to provide the conduit between Operations and the sales/bid team. Understand the requirements of sales or a tender enquiry, the ability to provide initial designs, budget estimates, programmes of work and technical responses and support.
EV Operational knowledge is essential, and a technical/electrical background will be beneficial.
Key Accountabilities
The role is responsible for the following:
- Provide pre-sales technical support to colleagues, existing customers and prospective customers requiring assistance with equipment, hardware or EV installation design & requirements.
- Perform a technical lead role in the review and response of RFP/RFI documents.
- Write technical specifications and make appropriate recommendations.
- Attend customer meetings in order to deliver technical content and presentations.
- As and when required perform proof of concept installations for customer.
- Conduct and take responsibility for the technical design, programmes of work and budget cost assessment.
- Liaise with leadership team regarding operation concerns, costs and time scales
- Take an active role in project and design team meetings and the coordination process.
- Quality Assurance of designs, costs and submissions with the sales team.
Outcome, Results and Key performance indicators:
- Communication and self sufficiency
- Understanding the project requirements
- Providing quality responses and submissions in a timely manor
Key Relationships:
Internal – Sales Team, Operations Team, Leadership Team, Technical Delivery Managers.
External – External designers, Local Authorities, Landowners
Knowledge and Skills:
- EV operational knowledge
- Project planning
- Electrical background
- Computer literate
- Comfortable presenting and explaining presentations to the leadership team when required
- The ability to produce quality works
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements to design in line with industry standards
- The ability to multitask
Behaviours:
- Strong communicator
- Excellent organisation and coordination skills
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to work well under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Ability to influence and engage others
Qualifications:
- GCSEs or equivalent, including English and maths
- Project Construction/Management knowledge
- SMSTS/H&S knowledge
- Electrician knowledge
Zest is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the values and ultimately societal benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship at this time, therefore all candidates must have full Right to Work in the UK.