Commercial Portfolio Manager

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world's transition to low carbon energy. With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will 'be the change' on the world's energy transition to a more sustainable future. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

Ihre Aufgaben

Key commercial individual focused on bringing expertise and relevant industry standards to our existing client base and new tender process. Key client liaison charged with maintaining the working relationship between Lightsource BP O&M and our Client(s) as well as working within the LSBP business to ensure the day-to-day and month-to-month performance of our Client(s) solar asset portfolio(s). This role will be responsible for building on the strong relationships with our existing client base, identifying prospective opportunities for business growth, and keeping close to the solar O&M market to understand demand for different service offerings.,

• Plan and prepare materials supporting major Quarterly Client Meetings

• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors.

• Prepare and communicate monthly Asset Performance and other KPIs.

• Supporting the bid process on new tenders with specific focus on the contractual obligations.

• Work with legal departments to firm up the new an existing O&M contracts for clients.

Ihr Profil

• Good Experience using CRM systems & MS office.

• Strong contractual and commercial understanding of O&M contracts.

• Fluency in Excel with strong analytical skills

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree qualification in a suitable subject aligned to the role.

  EXPERIENCE

• Significant demonstrable work experience in client-facing and/or project management role(s).

• Experience in negotiating contracts and working with legal departments.

  PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills required.

• Highly self-motivated, tenacious and confident.

• Ability to operate independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Comfort implementing new business strategies, developing KPI's and reporting effectively on performance.

• Intellectually flexible, honest, transparent, and straightforward

• Ability to work to targets and tight deadlines, and mindset to always exceed expectations.

• Willing and able to travel across the U.K. and to LSbp offices when required.

• Possesses a "customer service mindset"

• Proactive problem-solver who independently identifies improvement opportunities and seeks to act on them