Country Manager Benelux

At Soly Benelux, we are looking for a Country Manager to join our mission-driven team.

About us

Soly is a pioneering Clean Energy Tech company on a mission to democratize solar energy. Founded in 2013, we're driven by the vision of making sustainable energy accessible to all. With operations in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, South Africa, the UK, Italy, and Austria, we are expanding our presence across the Benelux region and are looking for a dynamic Country Manager to lead and grow our operations.

The Role

As the Country Manager for Benelux, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding Soly's leadership across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. You will drive our mission forward by building strong teams, cultivating strategic partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence in these key markets. Your goal: to establish Soly as a leading name in solar energy for residential and small commercial clients throughout the Benelux region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Expand and scale Soly's operations in the Benelux region, building and managing high-performing teams to support rapid growth.

• Market Development: Act as Soly's primary representative in Benelux, strengthening our brand presence and developing strategic partnerships.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee the P&L and day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and delivering outstanding service to residential and small business customers.

• Performance Monitoring: Set ambitious goals, monitor KPIs, and independently drive performance improvements to achieve company targets.

• Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with international functional teams to align efforts and implement initiatives that enhance the customer experience.

Your Profile

• Experience: 5+ years in fast-paced environments (consulting, investment banking, startups, or scale-ups).

• Track Record: Proven success in scaling consumer-focused businesses or managing business expansion in multiple markets.

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and build cross-functional teams.

• Skills: Analytical and strategic thinker, with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

• Mindset: Entrepreneurial spirit, with a passion for sustainability, clean energy, and innovation.

• Language: Fluency in Dutch and English is required; French is a strong plus.

What We Offer

• Impactful Role: Be at the forefront of the clean energy revolution in a rapidly growing B2C and B2B scale-up.

• Autonomy & Ownership: High level of autonomy with significant influence over regional strategy and operations.

• Competitive Compensation: Salary, performance bonuses, and potential equity through our stock option plan.

• Purpose-Driven Organization: Work in an international B Corp company committed to creating a sustainable and fair future.

Zero energy bills. It's possible.

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About Soly

Soly is an international Clean Energy Tech company on a mission to make solar energy available to everyone. Founded in 2013 by brothers Patrick and Milan van der Meulen, Soly was inspired by a deep commitment to environmental impact after watching Al Gore’s "An Inconvenient Truth." Today, Soly is one of Europe’s market leaders in decentralized energy generation and storage through solar panels, batteries, and EV charging solutions.

We focus on residential and business markets and operate in the Netherlands, South Africa (since 2019), Belgium (2022), Germany (2023), the United Kingdom (2023), Italy (2024), and Austria (2024). Soly's proprietary software platform makes us one of the most capital-efficient energy providers, recognized in the Deloitte Technology Fast50 in 2021. As a certified B Corp since 2018, we are committed to the highest standards of sustainability, transparency, and social impact.