Seller Relations Manager / EKOenergy ecolabel

EKOenergy is a globally active, non-profit ecolabel for renewable energy, owned and managed by the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation. EKOenergy-labelled energy is made available in 80 countries thanks to a growing number of authorised sellers.

The position of a Seller Relations Manager is a new, full-time and permanent position. EKOenergy works globally but our office is in Helsinki and the new employee will work from Helsinki. The starting date is flexible.

Key responsibilities
Your role will be to support our expanding network of authorised sellers by providing them with the best tools and resources to effectively sell EKOenergy to their clients and enhance their sales performance. We expect you to proactively manage relationships and provide support to existing EKOenergy sellers worldwide, execute the onboarding process for new authorised sellers, offer guidance to energy companies interested in partnering with us, develop new marketing and training materials, in cooperation with EKOenergys international volunteers and trainees and conduct desk-checks of renewable energy installations, support the annual audit of EKOenergy sales, and assist with invoicing.

Experience, skills and competences
We expect you to have proven experience in sales, marketing, and corporate relationship management.
strong ability to build and sustain positive partnerships, proficiency in independently managing and completing multiple tasks simultaneously, high level of precision when collecting and comparing information (including auditing processes and bookkeeping), excellent written, oral, and reading skills in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus. We also appreciate good interpersonal skills, facilitating cooperation with energy sellers worldwide and with the diverse team of volunteers and trainees at EKOenergys Secretariat.

What we offer
All EKOenergy employees are employees of the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation. The labour agreement is based on Palta-Ertos Framework Agreement, the salary grade is PR3 (ranging between 2 747 3 243 EUR based on previous work experience years). In addition to the salary, we offer occupational health care and lunch vouchers.

Working environment
This is a full-time position located in Helsinki. There is the possibility to work remotely two days a week. While the primary work schedule is during regular business hours, occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

The EKOenergy Secretariat currently consists of four full-time employees and eight international, long-term volunteers, and our working language is English.

How to apply?
Please send your application with CV attached in English no later than 20 September 2024 to steven.vanholme(a)sll.fi titled Seller Relations Manager.

More information
Programme Manager Steven Vanholme, +358 50 5687385
Marketing Coordinator Johannes Pättiniemi, +358 44 7971695

Tagged as: Administrative & office work, Sales & purchasing