Commercial Manager – Birdblocker
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An experienced business professional with many years' experience, especially within the renewable energy sector. Well-developed skills in forming trusting relationships with customers and colleagues alike with excellent contacts at senior and board level within the industry. Proactive and self-motivated with hugely successful sales experience and a positive, confident approach.
Able to work well both in teams and on own initiative, with a proven record of contributing to process improvements. Resilient and confident and works well under pressure.
Commercial Manager at BirdBlocker (2025-01 – Present)
BirdBlocker provides high-quality bird protection to prevent costly damage to solar panels. I was tasked with introducing and opening up the UK market through distribution channels and EPC contractors. I successfully agreed contracts with top UK distributors including SIG, CEF, UK Greentech, etc.
UK & Ireland Sales Manager at Sunfer (2024-01 – 2025-01)
Sunfer are a manufacturer of PV mounting systems based in Valencia, Spain, and have been doing so for 25 years, operating in southern Europe and South America. I was approached by the board to develop the UK and Ireland market. Having successfully started to open up the markets, Sunfer was acquired by Enstall who also own Esdec, Panel Claw, Blue Base, Ecofasten, Ironridge and, most recently, Schletter.
Commercial Manager at BiPVCo (2021-09 – 2024-01)
BiPVCo manufacture in the UK thin film solar modules. We produce CIGS and C-Si systems and are one of the few manufacturers worldwide who have perfected this technology. I am responsible for running a sales team and all commercial aspects globally. We have seen our turnover double in the last two years and look to continue this progress.
National Manager at Photon Energy Group NV (2019-02 – 2021-09)
I was tasked by the board to develop new markets for Photon Energy Group NV within the UK and Ireland. I also brought in new product lines for the group and successfully delivered a full range of photovoltaic products.
Managing Director at P E Solar Technology Ltd (2020-05 – 2021-09)
Promoted to Managing Director of P E Solar Technology Ltd – a division of Photon Energy Group NV in May 2020. Was tasked to set up a wholly owned subsidiary and to continue promoting products and services within the UK and Ireland. EPC work was now being offered with a full turnkey solution to build solar farms alongside continued distribution of PV products.
Sales Manager (UK and Ireland) at Waxman Energy Ltd. (2018-01 – 2019-02)
I was approached by Waxman to increase the sales of their product range, which includes Battery Storage Systems, Modules, Inverters EV Systems, and Mounting Kits. Having identified new markets, and used my extensive network of contacts we have increased our sales in Ireland substantially (which was a relatively new market for Waxmans), secured business with battery storage with various councils around the UK, and have brought on new business with large EPC companies.
Head of Sales at Sun Solar Energy Ltd (2017-04 – 2018-01)
Tasked with setting up a solar PV mounting division within the company. This included sourcing OEM material from a German supplier, training staff, establishing new customers, product demonstrations, attending trade fairs, structuring complex overseas EPC deals.
UK and Ireland Sales Manager at Renusol GmbH (2010-12 – 2017-04)
Renusol first entered the UK market with my appointment. The first task was to negotiate with potential distributors, explaining the benefits of the systems that were sold, the software, and the company as a whole.
Sales Manager at Eco First (2005-03 – 2010-12)
Sales Manager at J D Holdings (1998 – 2005)
Sales Manager at ECT Cellular (USA based) (1992 – 1998)
Managing Director at Hi Tech Industrial Cladding (1988 – 1992)
Technical Sales at Cladcolor Profiling (1980 – 1988)
GCSE level – St Cyres Comprehensive School, Penarth
